In August of 2013, my oldest son got hurt. I remember getting ready for work when I saw my son's back and decided to rush him to the hospital. After we saw the doctor and my son had an ultrasound, it looked like there was no trauma. He had a hematoma on his back. Little did we know that the actual injury was on his tail bone. After being asked by the police if they could take my son to the "Child Justice Center", we had nothing to hide, we learned that my son said his father had hurt him. We later found out that a "Nurse" asked him leading questions. Something you can not do with any child, especially one who is disabled.

Naturally dcfs took our son away. And we were told that the only way to get him back was to do whatever dcfs asked of us. Okay, we would do what was asked. After months of doing everything required, we thought we were almost at the end. Looking back, I believe that dcfs was waiting for my husband to be arrested before returning my son. And even then they still keep saying they weren't ready. My husband was arrested on July 1st, 2014. So, a new "Plan" was made with different requirements.

After more "extensions" for keeping my son away, I can see that dcfs has no desire to return him to me. As I was going over what they told me I needed to do in order to get him back, it was clear to me that I could be perfect and they still wouldn't return my son. About 2 weeks ago, my son was taken away again. I asked why and was told 3 or 4 of their "concerns". Then the case worker assigned to my case decided to go on vacation. I spent days gathering evidence that would disprove their "concerns" only to find out that they had lied to me. What they said to me and what they said to my sister were different things. It's clear to me that they will stop at nothing to keep my son.

First, I was told I was required to walk my son down 5 steps. That was their main "concern". Then, that my son's shoes were on the wrong feet. Also, that I was not job searching. All of these things, I proved them wrong on. They took my son without asking me anything. I was also the reason my son was soiling himself. And yet, his doctor said that he was soiling himself because he hadn't been taking his Miralax since Spring time. Dcfs told my sister that I don't know how to take care of my son. Because we walked to his dental appointment without his walker. Which is in school during the week. My son is not allowed to be independent in his everyday basic needs, like dressing himself. And there is no way that his "Cauliflower ear" happened at school. Also, only abuse could cause it.

First, my son's Physical Therapist told us he needed to exercise for 1 hour every day. So, what did I do so wrong walking to the dentist? Second, I am very certain that everyone would say being allowed to dress himself is not a bad thing. He should know how to dress himself. Lastly, how does someone who works for dcfs know what causes cauliflower ear when the Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Doctor said a small amount of pressure could cause it. And the previous case worker was there when it happened, at school.

In the end, I could do better than what they want and I truly believe they would do everything in their power to refuse his return. I am innocent of ever hurting my son. His father is no longer in the home. I have taken all of their classes, which by they way they talk, none at dcfs has taken. (Parenting, Love and Logic, Mental Health) I have done everything asked and still they refuse to return my son. Even Professionals are saying that dcfs is "nit picking" at ridiculous things just to keep me from getting my son back. Dcfs is making my life a true living nightmare. Now, I can't sleep. I can't eat. I can't even think straight anymore.

Last week, I found out that dcfs was trying to terminate my parental rights. One of their reasons is that I don't trust them. Who would if they always say my son will return on this date, then it gets pushed back. That has happened at least 3 times already. They complain because I won't accept rides from them when I walk home. And yet, I only live a short distance away from their office. Please, tell dcfs to give me back my son.

No innocent parent should have any of their children taken. It shatters your very soul when your family is torn apart. Especially because I never saw any abuse happening. I was working all the time. Well, now I do not work and need my son back, who also wants to return to me. His father is no longer with us and my other two children miss their big brother. Both want him home and for dcfs to leave us alone. I wish they were required to take all the classes they require everyone else to take. However, I only ask that they return my son and stop looking for stupid reasons to keep him away from me. This nightmare is destroying me. Please, tell them to return my son.