An update on my special needs dtr who was abducted from my home by her sister many months ago.

[Grasswire2]

SN daughter J lived for months with the sister C, after being abducted from our home and contact cut off, and then she was put into an apartment by herself that got too expensive, and then back with sister's family, but LIVING IN THE GARAGE WITH THE CHICKENS.

(incidentally for those who hadn't heard the earlier story -- I went to Adult Protective Services for help when the abduction happened but was told there was nothing they could do as she is an adult and no evidence that she did not want to go live with sister.)
I actually saw her several days ago after two years. Older daughter brought her for a short visit. She didn't say much -- older sister always monopolizes conversation. She was very quiet, and her affect is flat now.

I did learn something utterly shocking and heart-breaking. In the conversation between the two of them I learned that older sister is planning to commit J to a residential facility for people with disabilities. Middle of 2025. SN dtr is very high functioning, and has always resisted labeling. Always. This plan is counter to what her wishes always have been.

I immediately endeavored to find if Sis had obtained legal guardianship of J. and the answer seems to be no because she would have had to notify me of that process.

With a mad-man gaining the WH and Stephen Miller in charge of "cleansing the population" my fear arises that people identified as special needs will be in work camps, detention, or worse.

Good vibes appreciated.

[dai13sy]

1. Your sister who kidnapped your SN Sister is not a good person. She's willing to destroy her Sister's

life forever to hurt you. I'm sorry this is happening to you and your SN Daughter. She needs her Mama.

[LoisB]

2. I hope you get help. Can you apply for

Guardianship? Seems to me that "living in the garage with the chickens" calls for some sort of legal intervention.

[Grasswire2]

3. I could.

It's pretty expensive in fees and also requires an attorney. $$

[summer_in_TX]

4. Sleeping in the garage with the chickens seems to be inhumane treatment of a member of a vulnerable population.

I wonder if an agency that deals with elder abuse could help with advice. It seems to me that your daughter's treatment is worth law enforcement investigation.

If law enforcement is involved and they find her sister has been neglectful and inhumane, the district attorney could file charges. In that scenario, you may be able to avoid having to hire a lawyer. A judge could award you with guardianship even though she is an adult by age if she has special needs.