Missing my girls

@Lite As a father of 3 myself, this breaks my heart, I'm glad you've owned your mistakes and faults, and have been getting treatment and taking positive steps. This also makes me thankful that none of my family know about me surviving my attempt at escaping this world.

I'm not sure of the steps you can take to get access again, I assume it would be legal or family mediation sessions. I assume you've been seeing a mental health professional and GP for mental health treatment, having this on record will also help your case.

You're not alone, there will be many others who are and have gone through what you are going through. Don't be afraid to reach out as these people that have experienced this will be more than happy to help you.

Gentle hugs @Lite

Are they close in age? Do you have family support?

As a child made a state ward from 6-10 years of age, I can assure you, my parents were important to me. Of course mother and children mental health are interwoven.

It shouldn’t be all about fault, although we all have to face up to adulting and adequate provision of care. The professionals should be able to see the big picture of the psychosocial circumstances. I question the wisdom of not permitting any contact. They have all sorts of protocols around supervised access. Demonising the parents is rarely helpful for children, no matter the circumstances.

I seriously think if I had terminal cancer I never would have been separated from my kids. I wish I had terminal cancer instead of a mental health condition.

I'm missing my girls so much. It just feels like there is no support for them or me. I'm struggling to keep motivated.

hey @Lite i can't imagine how hard it is to be away your girls, hugs to you 💗

i can see that you've been working hard on yourself, and i hope you don't forget the progress you're making. do you have any info on how/when you'll be able to get in touch with your kids?

also, what does your self-care look like? i know it can be hard to prioritise self-care when you're missing your kids and feeling unmotivated, but you deserve to pour some love to yourself - and this can help recharge some energy too.