To get a full understanding of what this blog is about, you will need to read the previous blog, "What Do I Do."
Anyway, today, I did one of the most difficult things I have done in a very long time. I went to the local DSS office and filed a report with the appropriate people concerning the incident that occurred on Saturday. I made it VERY clear that this child is taken care of in all other ways. But this was something that I witnessed and that I could not let slide by. I just can't explain the feelings I have had since it happened. I did not do this to be a mean person. Or to be a trouble maker. Anyone that knows anything about me, knows that I love children of all ages. Those children in my family, regardless of their age, are my babies. I have cousins that are now in their late 20s that still thank me for always being there for them and looking out for them, and I'll be damned if I will stop now.
I pray that this was just one incident that happened and truly that nothing will come of it, but I had to do what I felt was best for my baby.
As it is already, several of my family members have contacted me to tell me that I should have stayed out of it. I can only imagine what will happen when they find out that I went a step further. But it's fine. A child's safety is my first priority.
I have to say again, that I have the best friend in the world. She and I have been best friends since kindergarten and she went with me today and has and will stand by me through this entire ordeal.
In the end, if I was wrong, I will hold my head high and apologize. If I am right, I will hold my head high and be glad that I followed my heart.
It wasn't just the fact that he was my cousin....it was the fact that I witnessed a child being mistreated and I REFUSE to sit by and watch that. My heart will not allow it. I hope that yours won't either.
