My daughter is three and a half. I do not have custody of her. After I gave birth to her when I was 19, I got severe post-partum depression. I thought I was doing what was best for her and I let my parents temporarily keep her, the whole time telling them it was for HER to be in a stable environment with two parents (my daughter's father left when I wouldn't get an abortion) until I could get myself together. I signed over my parental rights, though they told me that it was follow-up joint custody papers. Never once was I told what I had signed until it was too late. What child wouldn't believe what their parents told them? As soon as that was signed they started picking fights with me, not letting me see her, etc. I was NOT doing anything wrong. If I had been on drugs, not had a job, anything, I'd understand that. But I was in therapy, began a serious relationship, began taking care of my responsibilities and had a stable job. The last time I saw her was on November 14th, 2007. They refuse to let me or the rest of the family see her, including my grandparents who are heartbroken and crazy without her in their life. I got enough money together and contacted a lawyer, but there is nothing I can do . I only had 6 months to contest the adoption (which was not what I intended them to have, but those were the papers they had me sign). I told them I wanted her with them until I was stable and on my feet. It wasn't meant to be permanent and I never would have given up my daughter. At this point she's too old to move around, but I can't even be a part of my little girl's life. I'm at my wit's end and I don't know where to turn to. This has been an ongoing struggle since I realized what they did. I don't know how exactly you could help, but I know the more people I can contact and get the word out the better. I love my daughter. I don't want to "take" her from them (that's what my mother says; she's also telling everyone she physically had my daughter). All I want to do is love my daughter and make it right. I would give anything to see her, smell her hair, and tell her that I love her. I just want my baby back. I was deceived. Anyone who was around can attest to this. I want to insure no woman ever has to go through this. Its more complicated than this but I won't keep rambling. Please help get this story out. I just want her to know her Mommy loves her and never agreed to this knowingly.