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PhilPhil46 Posts: 9200
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Lee, My heart goes out to you. As a mother, I can imagine the pain you are feeling at this time. Fight for visitation, even if it is for a limited time and supervised at first, Few hours then in time work up to a overnight, move gradually. You have rights, even if you have a illness, your under Dr's care, take prescribe medication and getting better and following your plan of action in getting better. I don't know your relationship with your parents, or what hard feeling may be there. But speak to them and just let them know, how you feel, and that you want to be a part of your son's life. Let them decide when, where and how long so they feel like they still have control of the situation. I'm sorry your lawyer is an ass, your the mother and should have visits with your child. Do you get to call him, bring a gift, just go to park with your mom and spend an hour or two together. Does he know you? Then they should not keep you from him, that is going to be very confusing for him. Children always wonder as they get older why their parents weren't in their lives. Don't give up on Him, the courts or yourself. Having mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of or be judged not a good mother, or give the chance to be one. Are you stable now? if yes, don't worry about the past, you are past those times in your life. Fuck we all have a past and shit we are not too proud of or want to talk about or have dragged up. So don't allow it to get you down, this is a test, to prove you are strong and capable. Hope it works out for you and his best interest. I am not a Doctor, Nurse or Medical Professional. Im not even Dr. Seuss, Dr. Dolittle or Dr. Dre. :) I only share advice from my own personal experiences with Panic Attack Disorder. It is soley for information purposes only, please continue to take your Doctors advice. I share what I have learned, read, experienced and know what has helped me, I share this information in hopes it will be of help or comfort to someone else. Good luck, Relax, and lets continue to support one another, and conquer panic the best way we can! :)
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Sounds like that is going to be fun. I will have my granddaugher Easter for the weekend, taking her to egg hunt and taking lots of pictures, which she hates having taking. But I'll get a good workout lol. Lee I don't want to scare you but, is your son safe there with your stepfather? And have you discussed that with your lawyer? Just wondering. One day you have to believe you will have your son in your life, more permanantly. 
