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This has to stop

Aug 01, 2008 08:31AM - 3 comments

Today makes a full week since Maddie left and it has definitely been a week I don't wish to relive.I can't even put into words the emotional rollercoaster I've been on.I do know that I need to get a grip because I can't live with this depression and stress any longer.The last few days I have so much anger I can't even stand to be around myself,let alone  anyone else.I find myself lashing out at people who are just trying to help.People tell me they can't believe this happened and did I call this person or tell that person and I just want to scream at them and tell them YES,YES I've called.They don't call back or they tell me there is nothing they can do to help me or they tell me they don't know how this happened either.I find myself just trying to escape to my room to avoid the phone ringing or the people who stop by. My husband gets to get up everyday and go to work all day long,and although he is hurting too and I know that,at the end of the day he asks 'did you find anything out today?'.If I did doesn't he think I would let him know?Does he even realize I spend my whole day consumed with trying to find something out? I'm here all day.I notice how much different the house feels,I look at her toys and her clothes that just sit there now all day long.I listen to her sister ask countless time a day about where Maddie is and I tell our story at least 2-3 times a day to some idiot on the phone who is supposed to work for this wonderful system we have in place to protect children only to come away more fustrated and confused but mostly angry.I have to find a way to deal with this.Feeling like my head is going to explode every second of every day isn't helping anyone,not Maddie,not her sister,not my kids or my husband and it's certainly not helping me any.I continue to pray about it and I will continue to make the phone calls and hope that today will be the day that I get the right person on the phone who will give me the answers I need and not just brush me off.I had no idea this system was so messed up and I feel for all those who have walked before me.I need to find a way to make a difference so that all those who come behind me will not face so many obstacles,but most importantly so that the wants and needs of these children comes before those of these parents who have yet to prove themselves capable of caring for themselves let alone the children they have brought into this world.Needed to vent.

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by joann1975, Aug 01, 2008 09:58AM
Kim..I know you are angry and hurt and no words I say can fix it. Just know I am still praying for you guys and here if you need me. My heart goes out to you guys more than you will ever know.
Love you,
JoAnn

by dominosarah, Aug 01, 2008 10:27AM
Kim,

I know that one of these days you will talk to the right person.  The system is full of red tape and people that are just there for a paycheck but one of these days you will get ahold of that one special person that will be there to help.  I know you are hurting and angry and that is to be expected.  Going thru what you are is a grief process with all the feelings that come with it.  I wish i could make it better and say all the right things.  All i can do is let you know that i am thinking about you and praying for you and your family.  Keep posting in your journal as that will get some of the anger out.  Ive been in that system before so i know the frustration.  Keep fighting Kim and try and be good to yourself.  Sending you warm sunshine and a ton of hugs................sara

by angel_baby_needing_help, Aug 16, 2008 06:37PM
kim

i wish i knew just the rite things 2 say 2 help u.
dont give up believe in urself and the luv 4 maddie.
i really hope she comes home soon Xx

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