Posted by Carole Davidson (209.156.154.119) on April 04, 2000 at 19:37:21:
In Reply to: Re: Visitation posted by Alba on April 04, 2000 at 04:45:32:
: : I'm am going to Orlando this month. I would like for all to pray that I will get to see my granddaughter. I know she isn't IN "SAFE" but the "warden" seems to keep a close rein on her. I'm very anxious to see what the excuse will be this time. I'll keep you posted as to what happens. Thanks.
: Carole you know I am praying for you and for Brooke. I feel like if you could see her for even a limited visit it would be valuable. I'm reading Steven Hassan's new book, "Releasing the Bonds". It is very good and worth reading. At this point he recommends only trying to reconnect with your loved one, rebuild trust, remind her of her authentic self, etc. The most tempting thing of course is to attack SAFE, but of course that just puts up barriers for now. I know that later she'll be in a position to understand it all. Boy will they all be angry when they figure that one out. Weaver is eligible to commence this Friday. Please pray for us that he really does as we're all set for our family therapy the week after Easter and its all contingent on him commencing.
Alba, Thanks for letting me know what NOT to do. I found out my 11yr old granddaughter let Brooke know who was coming. Now, I know it is going to be extra hard for me to see her. She didn't know not to tell Brooke who was coming. Congratulations on Weaver getting out. At least he wants to go to YOUR home. Brooke is convinced that her mother IS NOT in her best interest. Once upon a time, Brooke would have fought a chain saw and it running for her mother. And now, she won't even go see her and very rarely calls her unless she wants something. I take one step forward and 21 backwards. I sure hope something happens SOON.