I guess to give you some background about my parents, as I should have in the first place ....they are not the nicest people in the world. Our childhood was full of chaos and mistreatment by my father. It led to all sorts of problems for the both of us. I've been through counseling for many years, and as you read it led my sister down another path. Because of my sisters choices she knew that she wasnt fit at the time to take care of her daughter and didnt want to hurt her and wanted to give temporary custody to my parents. My parents hired a private investigator, brought her to court several times, drug tested her, and basically said that she was unfit period and said she should lose the baby for good. She was so distraught that she just relenquished her rights, unfortunately. I on the other hand, would have fought but that's me. My father has a way of really harrassing the hell out of you though and its terrible. Right from the start since I met this little girl my parents had her calling them "mommy and daddy" like they had it all planned out, which just killed me to watch. I have watched my sister thoughout the years trying so hard to make contact as she has cleaned up her life, but they will not let her near her daughter. All she wants is to say hello, not to make any problems for anyone. I really think if we got a neutral third party involved it would make the situation easier on everyone. I'm just hoping there is a way. By the way.....When I go over to visit this child, I see my father now treating her the same way he used to treat us with the verbal put downs, mind games, and anger. It's just killing me inside! I'm putting my own personal feelings aside, as I want to find out what my sister's legal stance can be. I just wanted you all to know that she is not a bad person for giving up her rights.
