I need help....

[NoahsMommy]

I am just curious. Isn't the child hers? How can Social Services get involved if she left with her own child? Not a judgment, just a question.

I was kinda wondering this as well. Since her prior behavior has NOT been reported, what can SS do? What can the police do?

Granted, I'm sure there is a lot I don't know...so I hope this doesn't sound like a negative question. I'm just wondering too.

LOTS of prayers going to the family...to each member...that things will right themselves. That she'll come home with her little one. Home is a MUCH better, safer, and more loving option than her just up and running with a little one with little to no plans.

Hugs for you, Kim. I'm sure you're having to be not only the brains here, but also the support for your hubby. Be strong, you can do it.

I'm here too....if you want to talk.

Hugs, Love & Prayers,
Kelly

[Catty1]

I think her hospitalization can be reported, and info on her lifestyle that led her there (if the doctors know anything). And - reports about what she has done before from members of the family.

If questions are asked about why no one called, it's because she did have an appt booked with a psychiatrist this month - so there was hope.

I don't know legally what an employer can say - but if she has been through jobs fairly frequently, then that says something. And unless she can prove she had enough money to support her and Cam on their own - could her running off with him be construed to be some form of neglect?

I pray Cam is found unharmed.

[carole]

Oh my gosh you must be worried sick about them both, not knowing where they have gone,i hope this does turn out to be a blessing in disguise too, but i agree with others if nothing has been reported as such, i imagine nothing can be done,i sincerely hope things take a turn around for the better, you have had more than enough to go through, thinking of you.



from us all down under.

[catnapper]

I think her hospitalization can be reported, and info on her lifestyle that led her there (if the doctors know anything). And - reports about what she has done before from members of the family.

If questions are asked about why no one called, it's because she did have an appt booked with a psychiatrist this month - so there was hope.

I don't know legally what an employer can say - but if she has been through jobs fairly frequently, then that says something. And unless she can prove she had enough money to support her and Cam on their own - could her running off with him be construed to be some form of neglect?

I pray Cam is found unharmed.

Much of what you say is pretty much what we're hoping will happen. With the exception of the psychiatrist.... she lied about that. Her appt was with a gyno for a pap smear. In and out and done. She had no intention of mentioning the whole depression thing. She really thinks there is no issue. So I called the gyno and had a long chat with her yesterday. I told her I know she can't say anything about her but that I could tell her what was happening. The doctor was VERY concerned and told me she would get a social worker involved.

This is all such a mess. We are certain she took Cam only to hurt hubby. He's devastated and said he would have tossed her out months ago if not for Cam. He doesn't want her back -- he only wants the baby. I'm thinking a week or two of having him full time and she'll be knocking on the door and dropping him off. She CAN NOT handle him herself. She's totally and completely incapable of caring for him herself.

[Catty1]

Hugs...are the cops involved?

I would guess that the social services people etc have seen a lot of this, and they may have ideas of where to look for her.

Has this hit the news at all? If it is heard on a police scanner, then it just might.

Be prepared to screen calls if you don't want to talk to the media. It CAN help, in that she might turn herself and Cam in - but it can get to be a bit crazy also.

Prayers your way.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, I've been following this thread but I haven't posted anything until now. I hope that everthing will work out and I'll continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[lizbud]

Has this hit the news at all? If it is heard on a police scanner, then it just might.

Be prepared to screen calls if you don't want to talk to the media. It CAN help, in that she might turn herself and Cam in - but it can get to be a bit crazy also.

Catty1, this statement is a bit" over the top", don't you think? Young
women leaving the family home to strike out on their own is not a police
matter. Doesn't matter if it's a good idea or not.

[Scooter's Mom]

Catty1, this statement is a bit" over the top", don't you think? Young
women leaving the family home to strike out on their own is not a police
matter. Doesn't matter if it's a good idea or not.

It could become a police matter if they believe she would ever harm Cam in any fashion. Cam is a defenseless child and MUST come before all others, whether his "mother" is a legal adult trying to strike out on her own or not.

I am sending all my prayers that she returns Cam unharmed, and soon! Big hugs are being sent your way also.

Crystal

[Rachel]

I'm thinking a week or two of having him full time and she'll be knocking on the door and dropping him off. She CAN NOT handle him herself. She's totally and completely incapable of caring for him herself.

Seems very plausible that might be exactly what happens only I doubt it will take a full week.