I'm in a tough situation right now, and I need some advice from you guys. My godchild's mother has a severe crack addiction. She is not yet 30 years old and has a 3 year old and a 7 month old. She just recently moved out of her home with her spouse, taking the children with her about a week ago. She has never tried getting in touch with him to let him know how his baby boy was doing for a week now; the 3 year old is not his, but she is now residing with the 3 year olds (my godchild) natural father...Who also happens to be a known Crackhead. We have battled this for years with her to no avail. She went to a detox for 2 days and checked herself out. The baby's father is now having her watched by the DEA and OCS (child services)....I feel like I should tell her, but I think she needs to be busted. I feel being busted (although however harsh it sounds) may be the only hope she and her children have. Someone give me some feedback please. I know that within the month she will be in trouble and the baby will be returned to the dad. He is drug free, can pass any drug test. He has a plant job and owns his own home. She has NO job, an illegal car, is sleeping on someone's couch, has food stamps and no money, not to mention lots of drugs in her system. The dad of the baby already has full custody of his 11 year old from a previous marriage, same instances. If she and the 3 year olds dad (both of my godchild's parents) get busted would I as the Godmother be able to have the godchild? Any help greatly appreciated!
I don't have any idea if you would be able to have your godchild live with you. But I think that those children should not be in the custody of a drug addict. They should be out of there as soon as possible and be taken care of by a responsible adult. I don't think you should tell her that she is being watched because I don't think she should have those children. That's just my opinion. Those kids aren't safe.
Niney
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