I have been struggling financially physically and emotionally trying to raise my grand daughter Bernice, alone and under these conditions, Bernice, the 7 year old, has a father that chooses not to be with her. No child support, no support of any kind. I will call Bernice's father, Ben. Ben's mother was institutionalized for bi-polar shortly after he was born, which was about 30 years ago. Myself, I have recently gotten beatings. My grandchild has been very emotionally abused and I do not know what to do. I went through hud, got a 3 bedroom house. My daughter, my grand daughter and myself share this house. I keep as much peace as humanly possible. But at times I fear for my life. The police have been at times and unless my daughter beats to a point of bloodshed, they say all I can do is press harassment charges. Which the last time I called them, it was because my daughter was going for a knife after she beat me in the head. At least calling the police broke the moment. Why am i here?? My beautiful 7 year old grandchild lives here too. My grand daughter has ADHD, but at least I can get for her now and hope for the best. My mom was never diagnosed with anything, but she is 70 and I believe the older people do not acknowledge that they could perhaps have a problem. Actually both of my parents made my life hell and now I am going through it again only much worse. Is there anywhere to turn??? I would love the get a way for my grand daughter and I. Actually any informative help where I can get advise of any kind would help. Thank you

Elizabeth

North America