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deleted_user
deleted_user
hey there--
i was just wondering if anyone who has a child that has been taken away would be interested in a site for just the moms? i mean no ill feelings towards anyone else out there with a husband, brother, sister etc. taken from us at all!! we all hurt the same, and it really stinks to say the least. it just seems to me that when your child, the one your born is taken, there is a different (yet the same) huge void, and wondered what your feeling are about this. if this got up and running it doesn't mean we can't still connect with others in the same, yet different situation, it's just that it's different when it's your child... i'm really taking a big and risky step here, and now i don't mean any trouble or hurt feelings by this what so ever..no matter who is taken--it SUCKS!!!
deleted_user
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Have you had a brother, sister, husband, etc ever taken away? I have never had a child taken away but my mom has and I watched as it almost destroyed her, but the pain that we (me and my sisters) live with everyday not having our brother around ever is almost unbearable..as I can imagine it is not having a son/daughter around. While I know you and I know you don't mean any hurt feelings, I believe this is what this community is for, isn't it? To all come together for support? It is true it doesn't matter who is ripped from your lives it still hurts like hell regardless if it is your son or your sibling or etc..I hope you find what you are searching for and get the support that you need..God bless you. xoxo
deleted_user
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This site is families of prisoners not wives of inmates. I'm sure there are communities for just mothers of inmates. You'd have to do a search for them isn't that how you found this site. We all hurt here and need strength and support. Good luck to you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'm very sorry i offened people here. i took this idea from the bereavement community, where a mom started a username for those that had lost a child. i realize WE are all in pain, yet i meant NO disrespect, or the minimize others pain simply because they have a different loved one in.
deleted_user
deleted_user
This post did not offend me at all. I am surprised that others took offense to this. She stated several times in the post that she was not stating this to cause ill feelings. Why did people take offense to this? I think that any type of group that you would want to start to help your own unique situation would be welcome and I advise you to do that. We ALL hurt, yes, but she was certainly not minimizing anyone's pain. Simply speaking on behalf of her child being taken away from her.
deleted_user
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I wasn't offended I was trying to help by suggesting you do a search for that topic. I reread my post and it did sound sarcastic and I apologize for that. You're right everyone does hurt, but it's a different kind of hurt depending on the love you have. We share a common bond having a loved one away but the feelings we go thru are diff. I think it would be great if you did have a site for just moms or parents. It helps to talk to those who have experience what you're going thru. I'm sure the pain I have with my husband being away is completely different than that if was my son/daughter. I'm sorry again if I hurt your feelings.
keepmegoing
keepmegoing
I think a community for moms of inmates is good. I feel that you do have a different pain when it is your child in prison. When you have that "in the womb" connection, I think the pain you get is different from that of a spouse/fiance or sibling. I'll be watching to see if the community happens.
deleted_user
deleted_user
thanks friends for your encouragement and support with this idea. i'm working on it--
i'll keep ya' posted..
BLESSINGS
deleted_user
deleted_user
Keep me posted - I would be interested. Not knowing how a sibling, spouse, etc feels when their loved one gets incarcerated it's hard to judge but as a mother I feel like my heart has been ripped out and I can't protect him which is what my job as a mother is. Everyone on this site is awesome but I do connect more with the ones who have children in prison since we are going through a like situation.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I would welcome a chance to talk with other moms who have sons or daughters in prison!
deleted_user
deleted_user
just an update to let ya' all know i'm still working on this. i've having some problems, but ds is responding, and working with me to resolve them. i'll keep ya' updated. THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT & SUPPORT with this idea..
BLESSINGS!!
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