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Yes they do not like it when their actions are called into question.

It seems to me that they have a vested interest in taking possession of peoples children and their strategy is to pressure people until they give into old addictions.

Would you sign the agreement if they came back with it?

I don't know, it's been over a week, and I feel that I've gotten my bearings. I don't think so, and she never even told me what was in the agreement!

Great to see you back, stronger than ever, @snowpea. It was a simular sounding letter of agreement that CPS wanted me to sign just prior to the last day in family court when their six month shit or get off the pot restriction came into effect.

My feeling is that by signing it they would continue to try to make their self fufilling prophesy case against you and/or your husband.

Should they return please ask that you seek legal council first. ✌💛

Self-fulfilling prophesy - yes I believe that's exactly what would've happened. I really don't know where else to turn as far as legal council goes tbh. I know I've gotten a lot of great advice here, and I did try. Nothing has been done yet, no charges, no court. The 60 days is up for them to determine my children's safety and total silence on their end. I hope it's not wishful thinking to say they may be done with us... It's great to see you too, and all my other wonderful friends here! ❤

If they have reached their time limit then you may indeed be out of the woods. My heartfelt wish is that it may be so. ✌💛

I think perhaps the mere fact that you were trying sets you apart; and if someone really did read your posts (though I just have this feeling most CPS workers are too busy to do that deep of an investigation...) they would know that you did contact HSDLA and their lawyer did tell you they would be ready to get involved if CPS really did make a move to abduct the kids.

The real problem as I see it is that lawyers aren't ready to act until there's a full-fledged problem instead of nipping it in the bud...but that could have to do with the funds to pay them. As in, you only get a lawyer interested in a budding problem if you can pay for their time whereas a full blown problem has the potential of court reimbursement in it.

I don't know...I speculate one of them read it, something stopped them in their tracks. Or, God forbid, they saw the potential of us being uncooperative with a voluntary agreement and decided to work out the details of a chips order, and just haven't crossed that bridge with us yet...
>The real problem as I see it is that lawyers aren't ready to act until there's a full-fledged problem instead of nipping it in the bud.

Yes, I have come across this during my search for one. Maybe you're onto something when it comes to why this is...

This is a great news and thank you so much for sharing it with us and glad you are doing OK after going through this hard time.

We all need a break sometimes especially during hard times, but glad to have you back and please don't ever feel guilty. We all go through that and we have to listen to our bodies and when it says take a break, then that is the best thing you can do.

Absolutely @joalvarez! It was good for me to be off Steemit for a while. Thank you for your comment! ❤

Thank-you @snowpea for submitting this post with the #familyprotection tag. It has been UPVOTED by @familyprotection and RESTEEMED TO OUR Community Supporters.

"Child Protection Agencies" are taking children away from their loving families. THESE FAMILIES NEED PROTECTING.

Hey, so glad to get an update. Keeping my fingers crossed you are correct.

Yes, I'm keeping my fingers crossed too @practicalthought! It's great to hear from you!

Yeah, i thought i was missing you on my feed and wished you and your family are fine.

I am glad to hear things are going on well. I pray it stays like that. 🙏

Things are going great, as long as they are gone. Thank you for your well wishes and your prayers. ❤

i have been missing your posts as well. Good news...for the moment. I would encourage you not to count your chickens quite yet. But enjoy the moments of freedom you have my friend @snowpea. You are in our prayers.

Thank you @enjoywithtroy! It's tempting to count those chickens haha! I'm not that naive though, I know that this silence from them could mean something totally different...

Hi girl! Good to hear from you! The fact that you feel this freedom is good, even if you would be wrong, it will probably make you feel empowered to deal with them if they would appear one of the next days. Because with freedom comes a new way of thinking, and options .. that's how I experienced it when I got out of the situation back then.. I will keep my fingers crossed! Big hug!

Hi @anouk.nox! I'll try to adopt this way of thinking from this day forward. Still unsure on what's going on, but am staying optimistic! I can see how this can be a game changer. Hugs back!! ❤

Maybe you've made some friends you don't know about ;) Glad they are taking a serious look now at your steps forward.

Me too, thank you @enginewitty! ❤

hear here

Freedom is exactly what you deserve.You are prove that there's always light at the end of the tunnel.I'm really happy for you

Thank you @stephenpaul!

Whatever the reason is, the main thing is that you feel free. These people are very good at making parents worry them selves to death, feel insecure and doubt their ability to raise their own children.

These vultures only pick on easy targets, the weak, poor and people without any support, the fact that you have support and you've been exposing their tricks to the world is something they might not have been prepared for.

Continue feeling free, this will make your family much stronger and less vulnerable to any future attacks.

That's exactly what was happening - the insecurity and doubt, and we were easy targets. I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop so to say, but I'm enjoying this for sure. Thank you so much for your support, and for the support of @familyprotection. ❤

You are in the zone, then. You have to hang on to your sense of being in control, but always prepared for another damn shoe to drop. They are fucking millipedes and have a near endless supply of shoes. That does not matter, they still want easy prey so hold on to your confidence! Study up on the laws if you have not already. They do NOT like to deal with people who understand the law. VERY happy you got your juju back!

Agreed @markwhittam

So glad to see you' re OK! Don't disappear like that again cause you got us worried! Stay calm, stay strong and enjoy the feeling of freedom!

Sorry about that LOL! I missed everyone here, and should've checked in sooner. Much love @ladyrebecca! ❤

It's really good to hear that they backing off, and we pray it stays that way. We don't want them messing things up by keeping interfering. It is well.

So glad to hear you are ok. I was really worried for a while there! I hope this does indeed signal the end of their 'harassment' of your family and that you can get back to your normal life :)

Sorry to worry you @fiftysixnorth! I'm definitely hoping this signals the return to normal life as well. :)

Not to worry, I'm just glad you are doing better :)

I'm pleased to see this update, your previous post was disturbing and then not hearing anything since.

I hope it all works out for you, it's reassuring how much support you have on here. Best wishes to all your family, stay strong for each other.

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Thank you @c0ff33a! Yes, it's definitely reassuring with all the support here! I sooo appreciate it!

I know you needed a break from Steemit and I’m glad you took it, but holy crap I was completely worried sick about you and your family. I’m so happy that you have got a light at the end of the tunnel. You have been put thru a mom’s greatest fear, and I’m praying so hard for your family. Stay strong! Hugs from Texas!!

Sorry for the scare @adayat523! Hugs back from Wisconsin!

Happy to hear @sweetpea. Let's hope that the silence continues. Maybe they did check your steemit blog and realized that there is a whole internet community aware of their cons and tricks willing to assist eachother. There is strength in numbers for sure!

This is so great to hear! I was a bit worried when I read ur last article.. Hopefully its all in the past now and you can enjoy life again.. Thanks for sharing ur story, I am sure its not easy to talk about.. Take care.

Wow, how happy I am. This is great news, especially because you feel free, because you feel good. Stay tuned, this can effectively mean something more, but we are here with you we pray for you.

Thank you so much @mgaby! ❤

I certainly hope so. Keep us posted either way!

I definitely will. Thank you @apanamamama! ❤

I am SO happy to hear that! Thank God!

Amen! :)

Good news

Absolutely! :)

Fantastic news @snowpea and welcome back. This is, indeed, a great community. Look forward to your next posts!

Taking a break was entirely warranted under the circumstances. You needed time to regroup.

I'm really happy to hear there's been no news. It sounds like something has the Enemy on guard.

Thankfully, we were able to hear from @canadian-coconut that you were okay so we weren't as worried as we might've been, though I was getting pretty antsy by last Sunday evening. I felt like pacing and looking out the window too...so I can only imagine what it must be like for you.

Continuing to pray your case becomes a complete bust and you don't hear from them again.

Don't tell your mom any more family details...:(

I feel bad to have worried everyone...:(

Yeah, the pacing and looking out the window stuff, not a good feeling.
>Continuing to pray your case becomes a complete bust and you don't hear from them again.

We kind of heard from the detective in a round about way yesterday. Jared had his P.O. appointment, and the PO told Jared that the detective had talked to him and was concerned about Jared showing signs of addictive behavior again, and doesn't want him to fall into the extreme addictions he once had. Jared told him that he felt kind of betrayed by her, because when she first came, she seemed like she sincerely wanted to help us, then she turns around and slaps these charges on us, and seems colder now. The PO told him it's a defense mechanism, and he does the same thing when he hands a person their revocation papers.

As for telling my mom any more family details, she's completely cut off. I haven't spoken to her since this started, and I don't intend to speak to her again. Sounds harsh, but that's my defense mechanism lol. Thank you for your comment! :)

I don’t even know what to say. It’s great you are in a good place right now and trusting it will all work out 💗

Things are definitely looking up. Thanks for your comment! :)