@MAYC-RO wrote: Hi @KIrstyH  It's great that he was able to find a school he likes and was able to get another interview. Are you able to do some interview practice with him to help him prepare? If he recalls any of the previous questions they asked him, that may be a good starting point to help him expand on his thoughts and what he would like to say. I'm not sure if this applies to him, but here is an article about how to stop being nervous, which may also help him to feel prepared for the interview  Best of luck and keep us posted as to how it goes! I can give you some general tips on interview preparation. Research the company: Before the interview, make sure you research the company and understand their mission, values, and products/services they offer. Review the job description: Make sure you have a clear understanding of the job requirements and the skills and experience that are necessary for the role. Prepare responses to common interview questions: There are many common interview questions that you can prepare for, such as "Tell me about yourself," "What are your strengths/weaknesses," and "Why do you want this job?" Practice your responses to these questions and think about how you can showcase your skills and experience. ... View more

Hi @Rigbert and thank you for getting back to us. I'm sorry to hear that you're in this situation, it sounds incredibly stressful. I can hear how much care and love you have for your son and want to say just how lucky he is to have you in his life.   It can be really hard knowing that your child has always had troubles with sleep and I imagine that's only made worse by being so far away from him. I wonder if he might be interested in creating and working towards a new routine? Do you think this might be something he might try?   I am mindful of the impact this might be having on you and wonder what supports you have around yourself right now. Is there someone that you might feel comfortable talking to about this?   We're all here for you. ... View more

Hey @joec2009  I wanted to check in with you to see how you're feeling today? It sounds like both you and your wife are dealing with a lot right now and it is understandable how difficult this must be for you both. I'm really glad that you found us and were able to reach out for some support. I was wondering if you would consider seeing a GP or a mental health professional to get some more support for yourself? No one should have to deal with this alone and it's just as important for you to be receiving support and talking to someone about this. We found a list of local crisis services that you can reach out to here. We also found a mental health support service specific to Americans called NAMI where you can reach out for some support. I'm mindful of the impact that this must be having on the whole family and was wondering if you have looked into, or if you were receiving any support for the whole family? We wanted to share a service called Family Initiative with you that provides support services for the whole family. There is also a list of autism resources and services in your area that might also be helpful. I also wanted to remind you that we sent an email to you yesterday to check in with you, could you please have a look for the email? Please let us know if you had trouble accessing it. We want to remind you that you aren't alone, and we are all here to listen and support you through this. ... View more

Hi @autis_mum09 and Welcome to our online community! It is so lovely to have you here.   Thank you for sharing some of your situation with us. It sounds like a really difficult situation to go through on your own, so I'm really glad that you reached out today.   It can be really hard navigating all of these changes, from changing sleep schedules to appetite changes, so I just want to remind you that you're not alone in this.It sounds like an incredibly stressful situation, so I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing this right now. I am just wondering if you have been able to share these concerns with anyone else just yet?   I am mindful of how stressful this can be, and so I am wondering what supports you have around you right now. Is there anyone, perhaps a health professional, that you might feel comfortable reaching out to and talking through some of these changes? If you are concerned, we encourage you to reach out to your local GP for more information and more personalised support on what you can do.   If you are interested in having a read at all, The Raising Children Network has some great articles, including articles on Sleep and Eating. Do you think they might help at all?   I just want to remind you that you're not alone and we're all here for you. ... View more

Well we’ll see what happens…stepdaughter just informed everyone that she is dropping out of college and going on a year long backpacking trip…my husband and I pay for college and she expects us to finance part of the trip now as well, because she says she needs a break and we should still support her…her Mother and Stepfather are backing her up and saying we have to contribute to her “experience” while she decides what she wants to do about her education… The mean part of me is happy that she will be gone for a year, but so frustrated that we weren’t even consulted about the entire thing and are now expected to finance it as though it were school. We can say no, but we know that will ultimately lead to her “cutting us out” for “not caring”…the usual. I won’t lie, I’m looking forward to the break from the constant upheaval from her issues over coming to our house…but I’m really angry that we have to dole out money to pay for her to swan off school and muck about. It’s expected that the status quo will be resumed when she returns…she’s not even leaving until the summer so we haven’t got a clear answer on why she’s dropping out of college now and not finishing the year. It’s just…absurd. Everything. The whole kit…she can’t handle seeing someone who hurt her feelings 8 years ago, but she’s going to go off backpacking, staying in hostels with strangers, dealing with the realities of nomad living, for AN ENTIRE YEAR?? She’ll be 20 by the time she returns, if she even manages to last a full year traveling…I’m not sure that she really realizes how long that is or how unstable the lifestyle is…I guess that’s the point of doing these types of things, but what will she do if she’s halfway across the world and someone hurts her feelings? How will she cope? You can’t cut out a traveling companion because you don’t like something they said… I’m less upset about the financial part and more upset that it wasn’t discussed with us at all, and we are not allowed to give an opinion that is not positive. Her mother texted my husband and said that if he doesn’t be supportive, she won’t keep in contact while she travels…unbelievable that the emotional blackmail continues even through this, when she won’t even be in the same part of the world! It’s so unnecessary. I keep hoping that things will get better and they just keep getting more ridiculous. I’m trying to hope that she will mature and learn some coping mechanisms while she is away…but I don’t know how I’m going to spend the next 6 months acting supportive and continuing to give in to the nonsense over being at our house when she’s supposed to be grown-up enough to do a trip like this? All I can do is shake my head at this point… ... View more

Hi @Buddyboo and I'd also like to welcome to our online community! It's so good you've identified this trait in your daughter when she's young and she has a better chance of working through it and learning how to let go. My mum has held onto things people have said to her over 50 years ago and doesn't let them go and it would've been great if she'd addressed this as a young person. There are a few classic sayings about letting go such as "pick your battles" and forgiveness is an important process, which is much more important for the person doing the forgiving and issues don't fester like a cancer or infection.  The other aspect of this is why she feels the need to hold on. Does she like to be in control and are there things in her life which are feeling beyond her control that are concerning her?  Dealing with anger could be another aspect of this situation.  Maybe learning so simple relaxation or mindfulness techniques might help. Going for a walk or a run. Visualising the situation dissolving or disappearing like a helium balloon into the sky might help. When Reachout first came into being, they used to have a rocket in the teen's section and they could write their problem inside the rocket and then press a button to send their problem into space. It seemed like a great idea to me.  I hope those suggestions help.  Best wishes, Birdwings ... View more

Hi @Ninja234 and Welcome to our Online Community! Firstly, I just want to say thank you for dropping in and supporting other community members. It can be really helpful to hear from someone else in a similar situation and really appreciate you sharing part of your journey with us. Reading through your post, I can hear just how much you care for your friends and their child. It sounds like they are incredibly lucky to have someone like you who not only cares enough to learn about the current climate, but who also educates and shares their knowledge too. That is so lovely to see! We look forward to hearing more ... View more

Hi @Sadandlost and Welcome to our Online community! Thank you for sharing a little bit about your situation with us. It sounds like it has been both an exciting and challenging time for you and your family. Exciting in the sense that you are working towards the next step in your relationship, but challenging in that you are now having to balance all these additional feelings. It really does sound like a lot to be dealing with right now. After reading your post, I am wondering what your relationship was like with your daughter, prior to the news of your partner and their children moving in? You mentioned that you have tried speaking to her, so I was just wondering if she was able to share some of these concerns with you or whether she might be open to sharing more about what you could do to help her? If you are interested in having a bit of a read, The Raising Children's Network have a number of articles on Blended families, building strong relationships and also Setting rules and boundaries in blended families. I wonder if maybe they might be able to give you some idea on things you could try. Do you think they might be helpful at all? I am also wondering how you are taking care of yourself? With so much going on right now, I want to remind you that you're important too. We are all here for you.   P.s Just a little note to let you know that I moved your post as I felt that it deserved a space for itself and would be easier to find by other community members. ... View more

Hi @beetlemum and Welcome to our online community! It is so lovely to have you here Thank you for sharing with us today. That is so lovely to hear of your wonderful supportive partner and your beautiful girls, I can hear just how much love you have for them. It sounds like you have been extremely busy lately! How do you take care of yourself with so much going on?   We look forward to hearing more from you! ... View more

Hi @falicita and welcome to the online community! It can be really helpful hearing how other families have been surprising and entertaining their children, so thank you for sharing this. What other things have you found that seem to keep your children entertained while still allowing them to develop? Just a little note to let you know that I have had to edit your post slightly to fit in with our Community Guidelines. ... View more

It's natural for you to want to protect your daughter, and for you to grieve the closeness the three of you shared before he came along, but it's also good that you've acknowledged that your reaction is over the top and you're working to reach a better equilibrium. We are not at the mercy of our thoughts and feelings but we can learn to reign the is the purpose of native behavioural therapy. When you find yourself with repetitive unwanted thoughts, try to put something else in there and break the cycle. Maybe think about a few things ou are grateful for. This young man could also be a blessing in your life and maybe you could go and do something with him like going fishing, or maybe the four of you could go for a bushwalk.  A friend of mine's daughter recently got a boyfriend and he hit the roof. she's about 14 and they're just holding hands and going to youth group together so nothing dramatic. But his whole psyche changed and it was a wake up call. Fortunately, he has some good friends and they spoke positively about the young man and I think he's going through some similar views to yourself although at a younger age level. He has to be careful too in my mind because just as the young man is under his microscope, the door swings both ways and young people talk and he could end up copping flack.  I am also in a situation where a very close friend of mine recently got married. It's his second marriage and he's been single the whole time I've known him and has been there for many people and has even had people in need staying in his house. This guy is almost pure gold. We've all been able to ring him up and talk about stuff and send a text without having someone looking over his shoulder. He's had the time and space in his life that most of us don't have. There's a very real possibility that he's going to move away and we're all dreading that. It's a case of I'll face that when I come to it but we were all there at their wedding and really genuinely happy for them both and I get on quite well with his wife and look forward to getting to know her better. I have also had a number of old friends cross my path again so that's going to help too.  Maybe broadening your social circle might be something to consider as well.  Hope this helps and I really admire you for seeing the psychologist, talking to your wife and daughter about your feelings and coming here. Just making those steps alone are significant. Best wishes, Birdwings ... View more

Thank you I will check the book out. We spent hours cleaning it a week ago and within 4 days it was a pig sty again ☹️ ... View more

Hi @Hope-2022 and welcome to the ReachOut forums! I'm sorry to hear that you've been feeling anxious about your son going back to school, that sounds really difficult. Going back to school can be a really stressful time for both parents and children, so I can definitely understand where your coming from. Is there something in particular that you're worried about, that might be causing you to feel so anxious? If you are interested in having a bit of a read, we do have a great thread on going back to school, and I wonder if maybe it might give you some ideas on things you can try. As this can be such a hard situation to be in, I was just wondering what supports you have around you right now? If you would like to talk to someone about this, there is a really great support service called Parentline that might be able to help. We are all here for you. ... View more

You are angry and upset at your son's behaviour and this must be very hard for you right now. Your son's problems started at his first year of high school - in which a change of environment can create a lot of unspoken stress. The punishment of suspension, followed by expulsion may have honourable intentions and for a lot of children, it can be a turning point for the good of their education.... Yet sadly, for others something is often overlooked. A combination of falling behind in their studies and feeling excluded can lead to this spiral of rebellious behaviour. When you try suggesting some kind of help or support for your son, there's always that feeling of not wanting to bother because it'll be a waste of time. Underneath. He wants the help but can't find that initial will power to get it. He's got this idea that it won't work, rather than him not wanting to do it. It seems that your son has become trapped in this cycle of behaviour because he knows there's likely to be more exclusion if it doesn't work out. When the schools suspended/expelled your son - they thought it would change him for the better. Unfortunately. Your son only acknowledged and focused on the 'exclusion' aspect - leading to feel not welcome or wanted. Even losing his driving license created a further feeling of exclusion. Combine this with a possible lack of interest, a feeling of being left out and wondering why he should bother - it's only fair to add that your son may have been influenced by others as well. You've tried so hard to help your son. The question....Does your son want to continue feeling excluded? Only he can answer that - and it's about trying to overcome that fear of it either being a waste of time, being excluded or wondering whatever is the point. Hopefully. Your son will accept the help that is being offered such as the counselling and so forth. For him, it would be worth considering the above as the focus for his new beginning. You're feeling positive about the suggestions being made on here regarding further help - so hopefully there's a chance you'll find a way to work things out together.               ... View more

Hi @Aussiedad94 and welcome to the ReachOut forums! Thank you for sharing a little bit about your situation with us. I'm so sorry to hear about the trouble you have been having during these custody exchanges. It sounds like such an incredibly stressful time, especially hearing how anxious this makes your daughter. As you mentioned that you didn’t want your daughter to see her mother ignore you or speak rudely to you, I was wondering if you have been able to talk to your daughters mother about this at all and the impact it might be having on your daughter? The Raising Children's Network has a number of really great articles on Co-Parenting and even Conflict Management, if you were interested in having a bit of a read. I wonder if they might be able to give you a bit more of an idea on what you can do to make this a little easier on you. Do you think they might be helpful at all? I am mindful of the impact this must all be having on you and wonder what kind of supports you have around you at the moment? Is there anyone that you feel comfortable talking to about this? If you would ever like to talk to someone, it might be worth reaching out to a service like Parentline which is available via both phone and webchat. I thought it might also be worth mentioning that ReachOut offers free one-on-one support with an experienced professional for parents looking to navigate parenting. You can find more information on this service here if this is something you might be interested in.  We are all here for you. ... View more

Hi @PatDad It sounds like you have been doing such an incredible job at getting your son some help and support. It’s really great to hear that you have found a GP that specialises in mental health for teens. I wanted to check in with you to see how you are doing and how you’ve felt after sharing this with us? It sounds like you have been trying very hard and it is understandable how much of an impact this is having for you, so it’s important to remember that your health and wellbeing is also important. Again I just want to remind you that you are doing such a great job, your son is very lucky to have such a caring and supportive father. Please remember that we are all here for you. ... View more

Hi Me-me Roller coaster is the perfect way to describe the last few months for us as well ! He is currently out on bail after spending about 4 months in youth detention including his 16th birthday as I refused to take him home as his risk taking was increasing. He lost a friend while he was in there who was killed in a stolen car, but that has had little impact. He is still breaching bail on a daily basis by not charging his tracker and not following his curfew, the only upside is atleast he is coming home most days and not being MIA completely. He is still caught up with his friends and trying to impress them by doing stupid stuff. He isn’t interested in making better choices yet. It’s so hard because there is such a demand for support services and huge wait lists so I’m trying to get him involved in positive activity but it’s hard while we wait for the services. It’s just day by day at the moment which is absolutely exhausting! It’s so sad that all the good from the first 15 years of his life is over shadowed by the poor choices of the last 12-18months. I hope that at some point something clicks for him and we can get him back on track- but it’s just a waiting game until he is willing. I hope that things with your son improves, just hang in there. ... View more

Hi @Youwish thank you for getting back to us and sharing more about what has been going on for you. I’m so sorry to hear that you have been experiencing this, it sounds like it has been a very difficult and challenging time for you all. I can tell how much you care about both your daughter and your partner and can only imagine how hard it must be that your daughter doesn't want anything to do with them. It sounds like a lot to be going through right now, especially without the support of your family. Do you mind me asking what your relationship was like with your daughter before your partner? You mentioned that you had spoken to professionals who gave you ideas on how to approach the situation but that they only worked for some time. I am wondering if something happened that might have caused this shift in behaviour? I am mindful of the impact this must be having on you, so I am just wondering if there is someone that you might feel comfortable talking to about this? If you would like to talk to someone, Relationships Australia is a great support service that might be able to help you work out your next steps. I thought it might also be worth mentioning that ReachOut offers free one-on-one support with an experienced professional for parents looking to navigate parenting. You can find more information on this service here if this is something you might be interested in.  The Raising Children's Network also has a number of great articles on co-parenting, talking about tough topics with children and even a list of support services. Do you think these might be helpful at all? I also just wanted to remind you that you are doing such a great job, despite all these troubles. We are all here for you. ... View more

Hi @MaySales and welcome to the ReachOut forums! Thank you for sharing a little bit about your situation with us. I'm so sorry to hear that you and your daughter have been experiencing this, it sounds like it has been a really difficult and challenging time for you both. I can hear your concern and worry about sending your daughter back to class, it would have been so hard watching how this girl treated your daughter. It is great to hear that the teacher knows and has been handling it as best as possible in the classroom. How do you feel about the way things have been handled so far? As you mentioned that your child is nervous to go back to class, I wonder if it might be worth having a chat with the teacher to let them know what happened, they might also be able to come up with a few strategies to help your daughter feel safe in the classroom again too. Is this something that you might feel comfortable doing?  The Raising Children's Network has a really great article on Bullying, if you were interested in having a bit of a read. The article discusses how to talk with your child about what has happened as well as what you can do to help manage it. I wonder if maybe it might give you a couple of ideas on things you could try. I thought it might also be worth mentioning that ReachOut offers free one-on-one support with an experienced professional for parents looking to navigate parenting. You can find more information on this service here if this is something you might be interested in.  I also just wanted to remind you that you are doing such a great job supporting your daughter, she is so lucky to have such a caring and supportive parent. We are all here for you. ... View more

Hi @Abcd1234 and welcome to the ReachOut forums! Thank you for sharing your situation with us. It sounds like it has been a challenging time for both you and your daughter while you try and navigate these behaviours. I can hear your frustration and exhaustion. It sounds like a really difficult situation to be in, especially having to manage these outbursts of yelling and screaming too. Do you mind me asking if these are new behaviours, or are they something you have been trying to manage for a little while now? I also want to say well done on making an appointment with a Psychologist. Talking to a health professional like a Psychologist or a Counsellor can be really helpful in such a stressful and overwhelming situation, especially if you were wanting to talk to someone about a potential diagnosis. It can also help ease some of your worries and help you develop a strategy that can support you. I'm sorry to hear that all of this stress has been causing you panic attacks. Have you been able to find anything that helps to distract you at all? ReachOut has some great resources on how to manage Panic attacks, if you were interested in having a bit of a read. Another great website is the Raising Children’s Network, they have a range of articles on ADHD and other family supports. I wonder if any of these articles might be helpful to your situation?  I thought it might also be worth mentioning that ReachOut offers free one-on-one support with an experienced professional for parents looking to navigate parenting. You can find more information on this service here if this is something you might be interested in.  With the challenges you have been facing recently, I am also wondering if you have support for yourself? Is there someone you can talk with about this, such as a trusted family member/friend? We're all here to support you. ... View more

Hi @Obee6239 and welcome to our online community! I'm sorry to hear the trouble you have been having trying to get your newborn to sleep while your partner is away, that sounds really stressful and exhausting. It sounds like a lot to be dealing with right now! Do you mind me asking if there have been any other changes to your routine, other than your partner leaving for work? While you are waiting for responses from other community members, I wanted to share a couple of articles that I have found on Newborns and sleeping as well as Responsive Settling. I wonder if maybe they might be able to give you an idea of other things you could try. I was also wondering what supports you have around you right now. Is there someone that you would feel comfortable talking to about this? If you would like to talk to someone, we suggest reaching out to a helpline like Parentline who can support you and your family in finding a solution that works for you. We're all here for you. ... View more

Hi @Mazz123 and thank you for sharing with us today! I'm sorry to hear that you are in this situation right now, I can only imagine how scary and concerning that must be for you.  I can hear just how much you care about your daughter and how worried you are for her and this relationship. You mentioned that your daughter has expressed some of her concerns to her siblings, do you mind me asking what were some of the things she was concerned about? When you did sit down with her to share how you felt about it, were you able to ask her about some of these concerns? I was also wondering if you would feel comfortable sharing more about the abuse and some of the things he has been doing? It sounds like a lot to be managing on your own, especially after hearing that your daughter has been dealing with mental health issues for the past few years on top of everything else. Do you mind me asking what supports you have around you right now? Would you feel comfortable reaching out to a GP or health professional at all? If you are interested in having a bit of a read at all, I did come across a few articles that may be worth having a look at. Including Teenagers and Relationships, Peer Pressure and Getting help for your teenager. While they are Australian sites and support suggestions, I wonder if maybe they will give you an idea of where to go next. I also just wanted to let you know that I have had to edit your post a little to keep within our Community Guidelines. We are all here for you. ... View more

Hi @Riannyn1, I have just read through your posts and wanted to chime in and say thank you for sharing what has been going on for you at the moment. It sounds like the news of your daughter coming out as non-binary and lesbian has been quite challenging for you to process. It is understandable that it has been really difficult for you, wanting to understand your daughter as they explore their identity and ensure they are supported while doing so. You truly seem like a parent who is doing your best to support and be respectful of your daughter and their needs.  It is really important that when someone tells us about their gender identity or sexuality, we validate that and support them in the ways they need. To be supportive of your daughter, some of the things you can do is try your best to use the correct preferred pronouns and to support the way they express their gender through what they wear. It might also be really helpful to keep the line of communication open by asking how else your daughter would like to be supported by you. Are these things you would feel comfortable supporting them with? Another way to be supportive of a child coming out is to educate yourself about gender diversity and sexuality. Did you have a chance to read through any of the articles that @Courtney-RO has shared?  I also just wanted to let you know that I have removed your first name from your original post to ensure that your posts remain anonymous.  ... View more

Hi @Riannyn1  I just responded on your other thread too but I just wanted to say well done on being brave and reaching out for support. I can only imagine how hard this must be for you and just want to say that you're not alone. I found another article that might be helpful, it is an Australian website though so not all of the links will be relevant, but The Raising Children's Network has a great article on Gender Identity and I wonder if it might be able to give you an idea on where to go next. As this can be such a hard situation to be in, I was just wondering about supports and if you might feel comfortable talking to someone about all of this, whether it be a trusted GP or another health professional? I just want to remind you that you're not alone and we're all here for you. ... View more

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Hi @AmyJane and welcome to our online community! I am sorry to hear that you are currently in the same situation, I can only imagine how hurt and shocked you must be feeling right now. I can hear just how much you care about your child and want the best for them, so I just want to say well done for reaching out for additional support. I was just wondering if you have spoken to them about this at all, or know what might be causing this? I am also wondering what other supports you both have in place at the moment? Would you feel comfortable talking to your GP about this at all? If you are interested in having a bit of a read, The Raising Children's Network have a great article on Self-Harm and things that you can do to help support your teen. The article also mentions seeking supports and how to look after yourself too. I just want to remind you that you are important too, so don't forget to take care of yourself during such a stressful time. ... View more

Hi @Gwinny and welcome to our online community! I'm sorry to hear that you are going through so much with your son at the moment, it sounds like such a hard situation to be in. I can hear just how much you care about him and how worried you are. I was just wondering if you have been able to sit down with your son and had a talk with him about what might be going on? Do you think there could be something going on that he is afraid to talk about? That's really good to hear that he has the support of a Psychologist, though it is upsetting that he feels it is barely helping. Were you able to find out what it is about these sessions that he finds unhelpful? I also wonder if maybe he might be interested in joining our youth forum as it might help him feel less alone and give him the opportunity to talk to others in a similar situation. I also found a helpful article on the Raising Children Network on Independence which may be able to give you a couple of ideas on where to go next. With everything that's going on, I also want to remind you that you're important too! So what kind of supports have you got around you at the moment? What kind of nice things do you do for yourself at the end of a hard week? We're all here for you. ... View more

Hi @InaMinnesota and welcome to our online community! I'm sorry to hear that you are so exhausted and having trouble getting your baby to sleep in their bed. That sounds like such a difficult situation to be managing right now. Do you mind me asking what kind of supports you have around you right now? I can hear just how overwhelmed and exhausted you are right now, so I am just wondering whether you have a trusted GP or someone that you feel comfortable talking to about this? While it is an Australian website, The Raising Children's Network has an article on Sleep and Settling which might be able to give you a couple of ideas on what you can do next. I just want to remind you that you're not alone and we're all here for you. ... View more

Hi Angie, Sorry to hear about your son's school refusal and the ramifications. I had a brief read of the recommended story and it sounds quite comprehensive. From what I've seen lockdowns have given young people the idea they can stay home and avoid school. Both of my kids have been affected. We've worked closely with the school which has really helped and working together is really important. Maybe starting small and getting him to go for a few hours or maybe a few days a week to start with and building from there.  I hope that helps. Best wishes, Birdwings ... View more

Hi @Emily1980 and welcome to our online community! I want to start off by saying well done for reaching out, it takes a lot of courage and bravery and I think that's certainly worth acknowledging. I am so sorry to hear about everything that's going on for you right now, I can only imagine how hard it must be for you to hear that your daughter is at home alone. I can hear just how much you care about your daughter and how worried you are about her well-being. Do you mind me asking how your daughter is currently and what kind of supports she has around her right now? I am also wondering if there is a way that you might be able to create a plan for his next venture in 6 weeks. Is it possible for her to come and stay with you while he's away? I also encourage you to communicate with child protection if you continue to have protective concerns. As this is such an awful situation for anyone to be in, I just want to ask if you have any supports for yourself in place right now? Is there anyone that you feel comfortable talking to about this? If you would like to talk to someone, it might be worth reaching out to a support service like the Family Relationships Advice Line or Parents Beyond Breakup. I just want to remind you that you're not alone and we're all here for you. ... View more