Dean's personal story

Briefly I was involved in a relationship with a woman who apparently helps the domestic violence centre with advice. After a brief relationship with this lady, a beautiful little girl was born. After being kicked, punched and called disgusting names (which were also said by the domestic violence judge at the time) I still proceeded to allow the domestic violence order upon myself for a period of two years.

Our little girl was so involved with the system at this point that my head was spinning with exchanges in public places. Then came the sad part to me. During an exchange, my ex-partner placed her hands upon my throat. Police were involved and I was told they would help me in getting a blanket domestic violence order upon her. She lied to police. I just really wanted to see my girl, so I did not make Sharon the respondent of a domestic violence order. I made notes and left it as that.

After years now I have still not seen my little girl. I have asked my ex-partner many times just to focus on our daughter's needs, not on me. It's sad but the good thing is now I help people with their domestic violence and family law issues.

Oh and in between that, my daughter was brought to me suffering thread worms which was diagnosed by a doctor. After trying to contact her many times via lawyers, she refused to answer, so she went and placed a recovery order in place and never to see her ever again. My story is sad but true.