William's BM said she tested positive after she had her children. Hence the removal of first one child then another child.
There was also admittedly domestic violence going on in the home.
These things can have a lasting affect on children as young as newborns.
"Because I had domestic violence and drugs and alcohol, marijuana. When I had to do a drug screen, I tested positive after I'd had my children."
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Babies and toddlers are directly affected by trauma. They are also affected if their mother, father or main caregiver is suffering consequences of the trauma.
Trauma can have a serious effect on babies and toddlers. Many people wrongly believe that babies do not notice or remember traumatic events.
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