It almost feels like I'm asking too much to just have my daughter in my life, to not be picked out everywhere I go by random people knowing about the story, and to just move on with my life having some closure, giving all my children a good life without drama...
Is this too much to ask? It sure feels like it some days...
The US State Dept. seems to think that us asking for the ability to parent our internationally abducted children is an unreasonable request. There are so many "real" issues for them to work on after all. But a government that cannot ensure the basic and natural rights of the family to exist is fundamentally flawed in a way that will have profound repercussions throughout the rest of society.
In my case I'm not asking State, or much anyone else, for anything. When it comes to US officials, to whom me and my family have paid taxes for generations, I am demanding that they make good on their promises to protect children and uphold their commitments under the Hague Convention as a government of, by and for the people.
Does anyone else feel the way I do? I know I am not alone, some days are better than others for sure...
We all feel that way.
Is there any type of annual gathering of LBP's anywhere in the US? It would be nice to be surrounded by others that know exactly how I feel... even is it's just for a day.
There have been some events like that, but none in the US for a long time.
I think organizing a conference of sorts would be a good idea.
Not just for parents but for other professionals dealing with these issues, lawyers, judges, politicians, law enforcement, social workers, psychologists, journalists, etc. to attend and give presentations.
International Child Abduction is a subject that involves many others, like politics, law, social sciences, etc.
Could have speakers on various topics like parental alienation, impact on children, parents, extended families, etc.
Be a good way for LBP's to meet each other, gain information and draw attention to the issue.
