Thank you South Aussie.
My child ,(Autism Spectrum) was a biter also would swing out his arms hit me in the face many times, cause such problems at Kinder (They were understanding did so much to help) their first Primary School,melt down lashing out ,no it was all my fault,a nasty statement was given he was living in a viloent household I was to blame he did not have Autism. I had to agree to a retesting, Medical Person of their chioce. (School paid for the test) When it was confirmed he had Autism/ADHD the school expelled him.
I am not saying William was on the Autism Spectrum or behaviour problem as it is not factual.
But Kinder and Primary school years, I would jump when I heard home or mobile phone. I can confess to you, South Aussie and Fellow Websleuths it not nice when a parents glares at you because your child done something to their child, the meetings with Kinder Teacher, the signed reports you have to take it is very upsetting and stressfully, have to leave work, pick up your child where he cannot attend for a few day still matters sort out as Kinder/School have a NO Bullying Policy. So you have to cancell what ever plans you had for the next few days as your child is home. IMO I understand how the FM felt when she contact her Husband with text and the Social Service.
There is many times, during those periods I called/Text my Understanding Partner or Best Friend sobbing on the phone" I cannot cope."
But if he went missing ,I would be screaming down the street looking for him, I would not stop until I found him.
Yet those dark periods came and went , I love my child, I will teach, help and protect him, today there are days where it is a struggle but we keep moving. IMO I believe it was for the FM.
IMO If my child disappeared (pray it never happens) you have read my words would you place me along with the Foster Mother?
Hope shines through Darkness, Hope is and will bring William home.