I'm so over trying to do the right thing to protect my child and feeling like I'm getting nowhere!
Child protection is a broken system and I just can't understand why, in 2017, children still are not being protected sufficiently.
Brief overview: my child disclosed last year. He's only told me. Going through the family courts because his dad is the one who's hurt him. My son has trust issues due to this, he also feels shame and says it makes his belly feel funny. He's confused because some of the things felt good and he loves his father. He's been told he can't talk about it and that if he does something will happen. He is 4 years old.
I'm just feeling so disheartened and let down by 'the system'. Ive got excellent support and have apparently done all I can, but it still doesn't feel like enough. All I can do is trust in God (I've renewed my faith) and in that I've done enough. I just wish 'the system' would better support the children by investigating more instead of leaving it all up to the protective parent to do so via court.
I'm not sure what I'm after, but please be gentle. This is not a situation anyone ever thinks they will be in, or would ever want to be in :(
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Please get in contact with Bravehearts. They are a wonderful organisation that help children and families deal with sexual abuse. They will be able to help you and your son. I am so sorry for what you are all going through. It will take time for things to work out and for you to all start to heal. Please report it to the police if you havent already done (bravehearts can help with this as well). Good luck