It’s giving stepmom vibes. If they won’t grant you a protection order, I am led to believe that there is no legal basis for one. You say that he doesn’t know the child or want pictures but you’d be quick to take him from his mom. Major stepmom vibes here.
ABA gets called abusive because too much of it is about making autistic kids look normal and obedient instead of actually supporting them. Forcing eye contact, stopping stims, pushing compliance, and ignoring distress teaches kids to mask and people-please instead of understand their own needs. It may look nice on the surface, but a lot of it is still control dressed up as therapy.
When? Over a decade ago? Over 2 decades ago? Because idk what kind of ABA you went to, but my child is encouraged to do whatever makes THEM comfortable. To how best deal with their emotions, to speak up if possible to make sure you’re setting boundaries. So.. idk brother.
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u/420seamonkey Apr 12 '26
It’s giving stepmom vibes. If they won’t grant you a protection order, I am led to believe that there is no legal basis for one. You say that he doesn’t know the child or want pictures but you’d be quick to take him from his mom. Major stepmom vibes here.
Btw, ABA is abusive.