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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 579890" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Sorry, Barbara, that you are in such a difficult position. on the other hand I have to say that you guys are fortunate that bioDad is evidently stepping up to the plate in fine fashion. We were able to avoid court fights etc. but we did not have a caring Dad ready to participate in a significant way. Our experiences just follow a whole different path.</p><p></p><p>As a complete outsider I "think" (heck, who knows??) that I would tell Mom "now is the time for you to concentrate fully on getting healthy...physically and emotionally". It does not appear she has to worry about the children's safety nor does she have to worry about him isolating you all from the grandchildren. She does have alot to be grateful for as she faces this test of her honest deterination to "get well".</p><p></p><p>She may rightfully be scared of what the future could bring. That makes sense. on the other hand, there is a self centeredness that comes with addiction that may make it difficult to appreciate that her children are safe and loved. I really think that "if I were you" I would be totally supportive of bioDad in his efforts to properly parent and I know I would be totally supportive of your daughter's efforts to overcome her problems. Most importantly to me is how many family members can the children keep as constants in their lives. As a GM I hope you remain a constant. Hugs DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 579890, member: 35"] Sorry, Barbara, that you are in such a difficult position. on the other hand I have to say that you guys are fortunate that bioDad is evidently stepping up to the plate in fine fashion. We were able to avoid court fights etc. but we did not have a caring Dad ready to participate in a significant way. Our experiences just follow a whole different path. As a complete outsider I "think" (heck, who knows??) that I would tell Mom "now is the time for you to concentrate fully on getting healthy...physically and emotionally". It does not appear she has to worry about the children's safety nor does she have to worry about him isolating you all from the grandchildren. She does have alot to be grateful for as she faces this test of her honest deterination to "get well". She may rightfully be scared of what the future could bring. That makes sense. on the other hand, there is a self centeredness that comes with addiction that may make it difficult to appreciate that her children are safe and loved. I really think that "if I were you" I would be totally supportive of bioDad in his efforts to properly parent and I know I would be totally supportive of your daughter's efforts to overcome her problems. Most importantly to me is how many family members can the children keep as constants in their lives. As a GM I hope you remain a constant. Hugs DDD [/QUOTE]
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