Thank you, BeHealthy. That was my decision, too. He seems to be accepting his mother's refusal to let him visit. He was, however, told to give his paycheck and monthly SS check directly to a brother within 24 hours. And was not permitted to accept a ride from me to the bank, or to brother's place of business...dispite her awareness that he has been sick for days, it is raining, and the walk is several miles. It kills me, but I have to honor his journey. These sites have been so helpful to me. I was, and continue to be,horrified at his willingness to accept what is clearly abuse from almost the entire family. But I am beginning to have a (limited) understanding now, of his reactions.
The really good news is that he was accepted into college yesterday. He was scared, thrilled and amazed. Currently, he says he wants to go. So we will try to cobble the necessary missing paperwork. We have no birth certificate, citizenship paperwork, etc.. She will not give him anything. He needs them for financial aid. I am going to start with trying to find the county that has his adoption papers. He, of course, has no idea. Any suggestions, gratefully received.
The really good news is that he was accepted into college yesterday. He was scared, thrilled and amazed. Currently, he says he wants to go. So we will try to cobble the necessary missing paperwork. We have no birth certificate, citizenship paperwork, etc.. She will not give him anything. He needs them for financial aid. I am going to start with trying to find the county that has his adoption papers. He, of course, has no idea. Any suggestions, gratefully received.