Imagine your spouse has taken your child away and then refused you any contact with him. Sounds like a nightmare. Unfortunately, that was exactly what happened to a Dad in New Jersey, David Goldman and his son Sean. His wife at the time, Bruna, took their 4-year-old son Sean to her native Brazil, and unbeknown to David, she had no intentions of ever coming back.
It's been over 4 years and little has been done in David's behalf. David was, by all accounts, a good and caring father. Bruna has since passed away. David was able to see his son earlier this month for the first time since his being taken to Brazil. It seems that after some media attention and backing from some authority figures, slow progress is being made. Nothing is certain yet. I read this morning on his website that his case was referred to the Federal court in Brazil.
We live in a crazy world. These and other stories like it we see in the news just break my heart. It makes me hug my son extra tight at night and be grateful for all my many blessings. As a parent, I'm appalled at this mom's behavior. I can't even begin to imagine how much pain and anguish this guy was put through. As a Brazilian myself, I'm very upset it has taken this long for his case to reach Federal court. I pray and hope that Sean and his Dad can be reunited soon.
There's an online petition you can sign at David's website: http://www.bringseanhome.org/- You can also click on "how to help" link at the top for other ways you can help like making a donation or contacting your congressmen.
La Salvation
2 years ago
3 comments:
I was just reading the article that said he finally got to see his son, and I thought of you immediately. I really really hope that the force of public attention this case has received will move things in the right direction for Sean and his dad. It's ridiculous that it's gone on this long. It seems like in today's world, it's all about who you know--whether you have good intentions or bad intentions (like Sean's stepdad being some corrupt attorney with a political in).
Nossa, eu li o site dele e que histótia estranha! Do nada essa mulher resolveu ir embora com o filho. Bom, espero que ele consiga a guarda.
Beijinhos
Oi Semi, adorei o post. Tambem fico torcendo pra essa estoria terminar logo e pai e filho se reunirem. Beijinhos
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