Parents and caregivers naturally rely on trusted doctors to provide essential care when their child or loved one is in need.  However, in some cases, when a child presents with unexplained injuries or illnesses, doctors may use the term "non-accidental trauma" to document their findings, which suggests child abuse. Also, in any case of disagreement with a doctor or if you request to move a loved one to another hospital, regardless of age,  that doctor has the authority to notify DCF (Department of Children And Families) of  "neglect."  Both of these distressing situations allow a broken group of undertrained individuals to take control of your life. When doctors rush to conclusions and report potential child abuse or neglect without conducting thorough tests or seeking input from other specialists to explore alternative causes for bruising and swelling, it sets in motion a flawed system that upends lives and grants them unwarranted authority.  Once that call is made, your voice no longer matters. It then becomes extremely difficult for anyone else, other doctors, experts, or attorneys, to challenge it. As a result, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Child Protective Services (CPS) can step in, removing your children, imposing a strict safety plan, and placing your children in foster care or with closely monitored family members. They can have you escorted out of the hospital, and an immediate no-contact order put in place, and in cases of adults, that patient and everything they own is now the property of the state.

 In this system, the lack of checks and balances can result in long, drawn-out processes that keep you separated from your children or loved ones, draining your finances and causing irreparable emotional harm. You will spend an extensive amount of time meticulously researching all available resources, seeking help from various sources, and tirelessly searching for reputable attorneys with relevant expertise. You will reach out to government officials and other relevant authorities in your state for assistance from which you will receive no response. And when you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by their actions, when you feel like you need help and you can't take anymore, they will use your emotional response as a way to rationalize and defend their decisions.

Tragically, lives have been lost, suicides have occurred, and families have suffered greatly. There are instances where children are relocated and placed with families in other states, completely disconnected from their previous lives. The stories here are real and highlight the devastating impact on individuals and families, which includes the loss of family, homes, jobs, and even imprisonment. Their stories will provide further insight into the profound meaning of this issue and the devastating impact it has on our lives.