Tag: ChildWelfareReform
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A System That Failed My Son: My Letter to MLA John Rustad About MCFD’s Unlawful Removal of Bennett
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in Advocacy & Action, Autism and Trauma-Informed Care, Bennett’s Story, Child welfare, Child Welfare Reform, Disability Rights, Family Seperation, Human Rights in Canada, Legal and Political Advocacy, Medical rights, Motherhood & Resilience, System & Policy, Systemic Failures, Un-Silenced Blog OriginalsWhen MCFD took my son Bennett without cause, they shattered more than policy — they broke a young, and vulnerable child’s sense of safety. For two months I’ve fought to bring him home while the ministry hides behind red tape, refuses disclosure, and overrides medical professionals who know him best. I’ve now written directly to…
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“Mommy, come back.”
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in Advocacy & Action, Bennett’s Story, Child Protection, Child welfare, Disability Rights, family advocacy, Family Seperation, Human Rights in Canada, Legal update, Medical & Care Needs, Medical rights, Parent Voice, Parental Rights, Resources for Families, Safety & Rights, System & Policy, Systemic FailuresDuring a supervised visit, my 6-year-old autistic son Bennett told me he was crying for me at night: “Mommy, come back.” This post shares that heartbreaking moment—and the photos that show just how much he’s still holding on.


