Something is going on and I do not know what it is.
A couple of years ago my grandparents adopted me. All was well until my grandmother started accusing me of things I hadn't done. Like turning the stove on and leaving it on, the oven as well. Trying to poison her, and the dog. Stealing. Destroying things around the house. First of all, I am grateful that they adopted me. I would NEVER do any of those things, and I haven't! But years into this problem, I know something is wrong with her. She has cameras in the house, in MY ROOM. She says I'm doing all of these things, and never shows anyone any kind of proof, BECAUSE THERE IS NONE. I just want to know what's going on. She's always so paranoid. My older sister went through the same thing when my grandparents adopted her.
Does anyone have any idea of what could be happening? What do I do? I'm only 14 years old.
She should call Child Protective Services, a teacher, a Counselor at school.
It is entirely possible that a grandma can have custody of an older sister first because of having different fathers with different levels of custody interest.
So sorry that we cannot help her, but jumping on her story is not appropriate.
I would rather be fooled and believe her than hurt the feelings of a 14 year old child already being abused by her grandmother!
If you speak to school counselors they should refer this case to APS to check on your grandmother, to pay a visit. I would not discuss with your grandmother what you are going to do.
Is your Sister now out of the home; is she an older sister?
Who else lives in the home and is witnessing this?
Are your parents deceased or in some other way out of the picture (it is rare to be adopted by grandparents otherwise.)
If there are no school authorities to help you you will be left with having to speak with the APS yourself. I cannot know what kind of access you have there, but a visit to your local police station or to authorities such as Sheriff to refer you for help may also help you.
I hope you will update us and I am so very sorry to hear this. I wish you the best.
Are you actually adopted, or are your Grandparents your legal guardians?
Is your Grandpa still alive? If so, how does he react to all of this? Why isn't he dealing with this?
If your Grandpa is no longer there, you can tell a trusted neighbor or a school teacher/counselor and have them call social services for your county and a social worker can visit and help figure things out.
My question is, why is a grandmother with dementia petitioning for and able to adopt children?
If you want to write fiction, you should get some facts straight first. Otherwise the reader thinks “what’s going on?”
I think our system is still broken. That a woman in your grandma's mental condition would qualify to adopt children, any children, even kin, is unthinkable. That CPS would do nothing to help you is unthinkable as well. Yet here you are, at 14, between a rock and a hard place.
I don't know what the "answer" is except maybe to appeal to grandpa? For him to tell you to "leave him out of it" is to shirk HIS responsibilities as a guardian to YOU and as a husband to HER. Hold him accountable for the role he took on as your guardian when he signed the adoption papers. Grandma needs a full medical evaluation and HE needs to force the issue now.
Do you know who the social worker is who was handling the adoption? WAS there a social worker, a lawyer, etc? If so, that may be another avenue to explore: notifying these people of your situation. Keeping in mind you may be sent into foster care.
Me, I rode it out till I moved out right after I graduated high school. It was a long road indeed.
I'm so sorry you're going thru such a terrible ordeal. I wish you good luck and Godspeed getting the help you need.
She should call Child Protective Services, a teacher, a Counselor at school.
It is entirely possible that a grandma can have custody of an older sister first because of having different fathers with different levels of custody interest.
CPS does appoint grandparents as foster parents first, then supervises adoption(s). The circumstances where a parent on drugs loses custody is no longer rare.
So sorry that we cannot help her, but jumping on her story is not appropriate.
I would rather be fooled and believe her than hurt the feelings of a 14 year old child already being abused by her grandmother! Some of you are way out of line! I have reported your post.
Like said, she is already abused, no need for anyone else to be cruel.
I advise the child to not post anymore on Aging Care, and dial 911.
Thank you so much for responding to us and to our answers for you. Please try not to take seriously anyone who questions you; I know from your writings here that you are exceptionally bright and well spoken; I am going to assume as someone who is quite young that you are also social media savvy, and you understand there are all sorts in the world, and Social Media doesn't always lend itself well to advice and the written word. Don't let yourself get pushed to anger because the important thing is to take care of yourself.
I hope you will keep a careful and WELL HIDDEN (locker at school) daily diary of things in your world. And PLEASE do consider reports to school, to school counselors, to Child Protective Services for your own protection.
Again, so sorry for what you are going through. You sound bright enough that with good grades you can work toward early emancipation. Stay away from that home all you can, and again, do know that cameras in the room of a young girl is EXCEPTIONALLY abusive and would not be accepted by the authorities.
Best of luck and again thank you for responding to us.
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