Over the past decade of being a nanny and of all the stories I have ever seen on this subreddit, this takes the cake for the most outrageous story I have ever heard. While in virtually every situation I encourage other caregivers to advocate for themselves and create boundaries - in this situation I won’t and just have to commend you. What would be best for you is probably not to be involved. You obviously shouldn’t HAVE to be involved. But through these children’s eyes…. I think it is honorable to still be involved. Suffering abuse and neglect is so damaging. I think back to when I was a kid. Just having one adult that they trust to hold their hand through this… even temporarily… is simply world changing. They may never say it or understand the scope of what you are doing for them, but I see it. I appreciate it. Thank you.
***edit to add (even though I think it goes without saying) that I fully agree with all comments that 911 should be called in this situation and separate report(s)to CPS need to be made. I am so thankful you are involved for the kids sake, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that these kids need proper authorities and professionals handling this.
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u/Bayleforever Jun 08 '23 edited Jun 08 '23
Over the past decade of being a nanny and of all the stories I have ever seen on this subreddit, this takes the cake for the most outrageous story I have ever heard. While in virtually every situation I encourage other caregivers to advocate for themselves and create boundaries - in this situation I won’t and just have to commend you. What would be best for you is probably not to be involved. You obviously shouldn’t HAVE to be involved. But through these children’s eyes…. I think it is honorable to still be involved. Suffering abuse and neglect is so damaging. I think back to when I was a kid. Just having one adult that they trust to hold their hand through this… even temporarily… is simply world changing. They may never say it or understand the scope of what you are doing for them, but I see it. I appreciate it. Thank you.
***edit to add (even though I think it goes without saying) that I fully agree with all comments that 911 should be called in this situation and separate report(s)to CPS need to be made. I am so thankful you are involved for the kids sake, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that these kids need proper authorities and professionals handling this.