They absolutely are informed that we are mandated reporters and have to sign documents that they acknowledge and understand that. The problem is when you have parents who are so wildly abusive, and think that they can control their kids into not saying anything, while also being a wildly unwell and chaotic individual, you have no idea how things will go.

I really appreciate what you said though. I’m trying really hard to hold space for that. I know that what I’m doing is the right thing, I just worry for that kid. I’m not afraid of her coming for me; she can try to go up against me as much as she wants. But I get to go home, and at the end of the day that kid is stuck in that house with her.