(TX)I'm not sure if I can make this long story short, but I will try. There are a lot of factors that played into what is going on now.
I signed custody over to my son's grandmother (his father's mom) as he did the same. It was only supposed to be temporary so I could into school and save up some money. However, the only reason I signed the papers (because originally I did not want to), was because as she pointed out I couldn't afford insurance, I had a one bedroom apt, and I work nights. She told me she could provide more for him than I could. At the time I wasn't thinking that all that doesn't matter because I am his mom. I could have put him on Medicaid, but SHE didn't think that was good enough for him. SHE was the one who suggested I get a one bedroom apt only 2 months before. And how many mothers have had the same problems I did, but worked through it? Apparantly, though, it wasn't good enough for her grandson. After I signed the papers, I called her all the time for a month trying to get over there to come see him or get him to stay with me, but NO she always had an excuse as to why I couldn't come by. Either he was taking a nap, or sleeping, or they weren't home. I got really depressed and I felt like it was hopeless. So I did the one thing I should NEVER have done. I turned to alcohol. Then I lost everything...my apartment, everything in it, and my car. All of the furniture in my apartment was hers. I felt horrible. But instead of facing her, I was a coward and didn't speak to her. Which also means I didn't see my son, and still haven't. I sent her 2 apolgoy letters within a 2 week period. I even tried sending them from a different address to make sure she got them. Anyway, I have been trying to make contact. I do miss my son and would love to see him, but she won't respond. After talking to my son's dad and his g/f, it turns out that all of a sudden she wants to adopt our son. I know I haven't shown it, but I really want him back and will NOT sign any adoption papers. However, if she takes it to court I am afraid they will grant the adoption. Like I said, there is more to it. That is the shortest I could make it. PLEASE HELP!!!
I signed custody over to my son's grandmother (his father's mom) as he did the same. It was only supposed to be temporary so I could into school and save up some money. However, the only reason I signed the papers (because originally I did not want to), was because as she pointed out I couldn't afford insurance, I had a one bedroom apt, and I work nights. She told me she could provide more for him than I could. At the time I wasn't thinking that all that doesn't matter because I am his mom. I could have put him on Medicaid, but SHE didn't think that was good enough for him. SHE was the one who suggested I get a one bedroom apt only 2 months before. And how many mothers have had the same problems I did, but worked through it? Apparantly, though, it wasn't good enough for her grandson. After I signed the papers, I called her all the time for a month trying to get over there to come see him or get him to stay with me, but NO she always had an excuse as to why I couldn't come by. Either he was taking a nap, or sleeping, or they weren't home. I got really depressed and I felt like it was hopeless. So I did the one thing I should NEVER have done. I turned to alcohol. Then I lost everything...my apartment, everything in it, and my car. All of the furniture in my apartment was hers. I felt horrible. But instead of facing her, I was a coward and didn't speak to her. Which also means I didn't see my son, and still haven't. I sent her 2 apolgoy letters within a 2 week period. I even tried sending them from a different address to make sure she got them. Anyway, I have been trying to make contact. I do miss my son and would love to see him, but she won't respond. After talking to my son's dad and his g/f, it turns out that all of a sudden she wants to adopt our son. I know I haven't shown it, but I really want him back and will NOT sign any adoption papers. However, if she takes it to court I am afraid they will grant the adoption. Like I said, there is more to it. That is the shortest I could make it. PLEASE HELP!!!
