So. I got into work at 8a.m. with a migraine. I've taken on 4 cases plus my 20+ children, and I've tackled the shit out of work. We unfortunately had to refuse a family to reenter the program due to noncompliance. My heart really hurts for the children of this single mother, because instead of keeping them away from the drama and revictimizing them, as a mother should, she brought all 4 children under 12 years of age into a shit storm of police, destruction of property, and after four hours of lockdown... removal from DCP&P. They'll never know that what we offered them was a way out. Instead, mom used the system, bounced from county to county, homeless, unemployed, and used our safe house for families in imminent danger, for a by the hour motel. If it weren't for the amazing team of women I work with, the LEOs, and the supportive messages of how well I along with the other staff in charge "killed" it today, I'd be crying. Who is to say I won't after processing 4 hours worth of locking our shelter down, the family breaking into not one, but two secured entrances, and the blatant disregard for the wellbeing of the children, which it pains me to say: they thought today read as "normal". I'm home now, 10p.m. Showered, hugged by the hubby, head butted by my cat, and snuggled into this great tee from @85natalie 💙 Hug your loved ones. Tell your coworkers they are doing a great job. Document everything. Record security footage. Take your vitamins and drink plenty of water. Tomorrow is right around the corner.
