Systemic Neglect – Unsilenced

What Two Months of Government Custody Has Done to My Child

Oct 28, 2025

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Two months apart, and my son’s body is telling the story the ministry won’t. Bruises, weight loss, complications at his G-tube site—each ignored while bureaucracy hides behind “delays.” I’m fighting for answers, but Bennett is the one paying the price.

My Lawyer’s Letter to MCFD — and the Truth It Forced Into the Light

Sep 8, 2025

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When my lawyer sent this letter to MCFD, it wasn’t just legal correspondence — it was evidence. Evidence that they lost critical safety files, ignored past findings of harm, and then tried to pretend none of it ever happened. Every word of this letter is proof that the system meant to protect my son has…

The Day My Lawyer Wrote ‘Immediate Attention and Action Required’

Aug 28, 2025

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On August 28, 2025, a lawyer’s letter titled “Immediate Attention and Action Required” was sent to the Ministry of Children and Family Development regarding the urgent needs of Bennett, a medically complex child. Despite numerous professional reports highlighting unsafe conditions and the necessity for coordinated care, the Ministry had previously ignored requests for action. The…

Tag: Systemic Neglect

What Two Months of Government Custody Has Done to My Child

My Lawyer’s Letter to MCFD — and the Truth It Forced Into the Light

The Day My Lawyer Wrote ‘Immediate Attention and Action Required’