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<blockquote data-quote="tandem biker" data-source="post: 45970" data-attributes="member: 224"><p>I can honestly relate to your fervent hope that she not get pregnant. My difficult child stepdaughter desperately wanted, and succeeded in becoming pregnant at a point when her marriage was unstable and neither her nor her husband could emotionally or financially take care of themselves. Unfortunately my greatest fears were realized: she and her husband came to blows and split 4 months before the baby was born (we do not know his involvement now with her or her 1-year-old nor whether he's providing any support) and she's still unable to care emotionally or financially for herself let alone now her 1+ year-old son. Divorce nor bankruptcy plans are nowhere on her "list open for discussion." Thus with only a part-time income for the past 6 months, her needs are greater than ever and her demands are more obstinate than ever. </p><p></p><p>I long suspected that the baby would become a tool for difficult child to use to ensure that husband (and I) and her mom would continue to take care of her needs/wants when they had finally been pushed to the limits and had issued their final financial cut-off threats. After all, how could we let a baby suffer?? I fully supported giving the baby up for adoption but even though husband and I talked to her numerous times about the idea, she was dead set on keeping the baby. husband and ex and even easy child then became so excited about the idea of a baby and encouraged her that she would have their support and so all was right in Katie's world - mission accomplished. Now they wonder if Katie will ever be able to provide for herself and the baby - why does she need to? She's got them into the corner where she wants them. </p><p></p><p>I would strongly support the prosecutor's idea of "using the charges against her to force her into counseling." We were never ever successful in getting Katie help with a counselor and as an adult, I know she doesn't believe in it. I've always wondered if it could have helped her. Maybe it could help your difficult child.</p><p></p><p>Best wishes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tandem biker, post: 45970, member: 224"] I can honestly relate to your fervent hope that she not get pregnant. My difficult child stepdaughter desperately wanted, and succeeded in becoming pregnant at a point when her marriage was unstable and neither her nor her husband could emotionally or financially take care of themselves. Unfortunately my greatest fears were realized: she and her husband came to blows and split 4 months before the baby was born (we do not know his involvement now with her or her 1-year-old nor whether he's providing any support) and she's still unable to care emotionally or financially for herself let alone now her 1+ year-old son. Divorce nor bankruptcy plans are nowhere on her "list open for discussion." Thus with only a part-time income for the past 6 months, her needs are greater than ever and her demands are more obstinate than ever. I long suspected that the baby would become a tool for difficult child to use to ensure that husband (and I) and her mom would continue to take care of her needs/wants when they had finally been pushed to the limits and had issued their final financial cut-off threats. After all, how could we let a baby suffer?? I fully supported giving the baby up for adoption but even though husband and I talked to her numerous times about the idea, she was dead set on keeping the baby. husband and ex and even easy child then became so excited about the idea of a baby and encouraged her that she would have their support and so all was right in Katie's world - mission accomplished. Now they wonder if Katie will ever be able to provide for herself and the baby - why does she need to? She's got them into the corner where she wants them. I would strongly support the prosecutor's idea of "using the charges against her to force her into counseling." We were never ever successful in getting Katie help with a counselor and as an adult, I know she doesn't believe in it. I've always wondered if it could have helped her. Maybe it could help your difficult child. Best wishes. [/QUOTE]
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