Family and Friends Forum

My daughter was initially very shocked and upset when Daddy left and then after a few weeks, I had to tell her he would never live with us again - all other details I have kept from her due to her age. Have you spoken with your childs school? Or your Dr? My daughters school, whom I did not contact until Social Services had been in touch, have been brilliant and very supportive and in hindsight, I wish I had contacted them sooner, you are only a few days in if I remember correctly - I didn't contact school until nearly 2 weeks in. Her teacher doesn't know the full extent of what has happened other than her parents are getting divorced. The safeguarding officer, who herself is a teacher, was obviously contacted by Social Services and she did not pry into the full details - Socials Services advised they would leave it up to me on what I did and didn't tell them. I only disclosed details to them as my daughter had witnessed the police arrive on the day it all happened and so I felt I needed to be honest and open in case she mentioned this at a later date. Either your childs school or the Dr's may be able to recommend a counsellor too. I hope this helps.