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i talked a little with my brother today about my nephew. he does not seem entirely opposed to me taking over guardianship. my nephew's mother is going to go to jail - again - for about 6 months. she'll be having her baby there. my brother is a mess on unrelated situations, and i constantly worry for my nephew. i think if i can talk him into it that i would like to take over guardianship once i get this promotion so the poor kid has a chance at a relatively normal life. my goal would be for shared custody with my brother. i could really give a shit about his mother as she doesn't give a shit about herself or her children, i just want what's best for my nephew, even if it means settling down into a family life instead of the young couple life.
he's a good kid, he really is, and i want the best for him. i love him dearly, and i see so much potential. i just wish i could be there more. my brother's sentencing included 18 months of AA meetings twice a week. he contacted me to ask if i could take bobby for those nights to which he got an emphatic yes. i'm hoping that i can build a stronger bond with him and guide him down a better path than that his parents followed.
god i must be insane for even considering this, but i will not let another member of this family end up on the wrong path. he's still young enough to help and by god that's what i'm going to do. god help me.
he's a good kid, he really is, and i want the best for him. i love him dearly, and i see so much potential. i just wish i could be there more. my brother's sentencing included 18 months of AA meetings twice a week. he contacted me to ask if i could take bobby for those nights to which he got an emphatic yes. i'm hoping that i can build a stronger bond with him and guide him down a better path than that his parents followed.
god i must be insane for even considering this, but i will not let another member of this family end up on the wrong path. he's still young enough to help and by god that's what i'm going to do. god help me.