I am your voice, because the courts took yours away. Because society has forgotten about you and tucked you away into a system hardly anyone knows exists or understands - even those that run it.

I am an advocate. I will break red tape and work longer hours to know that you're safe.

I have challenged the highest branches to fight for you and your justice.

But..

I am exhausted. Burdened by larger than life case loads with little to no support.

I am sad that I dont get to spend time with each of you the way I want because of the large case load.

I am angry that we are never consistent for you, that in a few months time I will be a new face and someone new will take my place. I fight for you but my voice often seems so small.

I am restless as I spend my nights thinking about the things I should or could have done differently. The emails that need responding to, the calls that need returned. My mind never stops, even in my sleep.

I am a social worker (adult guardianship)