Aaaww Brit, my heart truly goes out to ya
I can't even imagine what it'd be like for someone to prevent me from seeing my son. We've only known each other for about a year & a half, but already I feel like without him in my life, I just wouldn't & couldn't be myself anymore. I feel soo sorry that you have to endure such a horrible thing like that.
Now having said that, I can also relate to having your family "not approve" of whoever your choice of partners is. That was the one & only reason why my sons mother & I never married. She had a felony record (& my family has MANY Leo's & *knew* all about her). It broke my heart then, & even now brings tears to my eyes when I think how we parted ways, not even knowing that she was pregnant with our son. Though I try not to, sometimes I can't help but blame my family for "not approving" of her.
The one thing I can think of to say is to never EVER give up on Hope & Love. It's stronger then ANY drug, chemical or substance that we could ever dump into our bodies. It's high is the most potent, most pleasurable feeling in the world, & without it, it drives more people to suicide then any drug has ever been able to do. If a person is truly sincere in wanting to be a part of their child's life, yes it's kinda a long drawn out process - BUT, it's STILL soo very possible to still be reunited with them. My sister-in-law works with our state in reuniting families that have gone through things like substance/spousal abuse & much worse. As she always says:
It really only takes one thing... DESIRE
& everything else can be learned/worked on along the way ~ LoL
I know the whole lawyer/attorney thing can get really scary, but in the end, as long as you've been careful to find a decent & knowledgable attorney, it usually turns out for the better - even if it means having to jump through a few hoops to get there. I had a crazy tuff time to officially become my sons guardian after his mother passed away. From his mothers family to her (at the time) boyfriend.. I constantly felt like it was me against the whole world. Even now I STILL have to deal with the state ~ LoL. But what can I say, as a single father, the deck is ALWAYS gonna be stacked against me :/
Just don't give up. Keep moving forward & towards becoming reunited with your daughter. Even the smallest lil' baby steps will eventually lead you to the results you're looking for
- & btw, just because you may have &/or had a setback or two, DOES NOT mean you can't be a good mother. Like I said.. Baby steps
Sooner or later, those that need to see what you can accomplish - will see it. This all takes time though. & for me that was the hardest thing to endure. Waiting, trying, & then repeating over & over til the right person sees the right things. Sounds crazy, but for our children - what WON'T we do? Hehehe
Well, I do sincerely hope you can find some comfort & solace during these no doubt Unbearable times. & remember, no matter how alone you may feel.... There's always someone who will be willing to hear you, help you & understand you. Ya just have to know where to look
My sincerest wishes of peace & comfort during these such trying times for you...
~ N3f ✌
) !!! Captain - been to LA, know what you mean about the heat but its soooo humid in the UK today x