- Report: #7921
Complaint Review: Barbara E. Roebuck-Reid - Newnan Georgia
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Barbara E. Roebuck-Reid
114 Hodges Newnan, 30265 Georgia, U.S.A.
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770-630-8202
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Dead Beat Mother-Barbara Ellen Roebuck-Reid-if you live in Georgia, please read this!
*0: I personally agree that you are a blessing in Jessica's life.
*0: Jessica is very lucky to have someone like you in her life
*0: Jessica is very lucky to have someone like you in her life
*Consumer Comment: I feel for your situation
*UPDATE Employee: MY MOM IS NOT LIKE THAT
*Consumer Comment: Whatever....... ANY excuse to get your itchy foofie scratched, and EVERYBODY that opposes THAT is wrong.
*Consumer Comment: to jessica
*UPDATE Employee: I am the daughter of Babara
Barbara has a daughter, age 11, and a son age 4, who she lost custody of in 2001 due to abuse and neglect. Barbara had several cases of neglect brought upon her in Georgia in four different counties from 1994-2001. She moved frequently and many times, didn't follow the case plan set forth for her by the state, and so many years went by, with her children being abused and neglected.
On August 10, 2001 her 6 1/2 year old daughter Christina died of strangulation by the mini blind cord of her bedroom window. When the police arrived at the home, Barbara was intoxicated, and was found to have speed in her system as well. The home was described as "filthy." There was cat and dog feces on the floors, dirty clothes and dishes everywhere, and cockroaches.
Her 11 year old daughter Jessica, and Jessica's half brother Christian, age 4, were removed from the home and placed into foster care. Both children had severe cases of head lice. (to the point of having scabs and sores) Jessica had missed between 6-7 weeks of school each year from 1st grade on,(she is in 6th grade now) and when placed into foster care, was found to only have a 2nd grade reading level.
Jessica's father had been looking for her for 2 years at this point. Jessica's mother kept denying court ordered visits for Jessica to see her father, and has a warrent out for her arrest in Michigan because of it.There phone was disconnected, and they had moved.
The Georgia Child Protective Services Dept. found some paperwork in Barbara's home that listed Jessica's fathers address and phone number, and called him right away. Jerry was granted full legal and physical custody of Jessica, and her half brother was placed with other family members.
Barbara was ordered to pay $40.00 a week in support, but has not paid a penny. What is worse, is that she has not called her daughter once in 3 months time. Jessica still loves her mother, and leaves messages for her to please call, but her mother never returns her calls. There are many people who say that Jessica is better off not talking to or seeing her mother, but a child loves their parents no matter what, and through all the hardships, Jessica still has love for her mother. It would be so easy, as Jessica's step mother, to say that I am glad that her mother stays away, but on the contrary, I am the one who see's this little angels sad face every time she goes to the mail box hoping for a letter, only to find none.
And I am the one who comforts her at bedtime, when yet another day has passed with no call from her mother. This is hurting Jessica badly, and it hurts me to see her so disappointed and confused.
The child support is one thing, but the worse kind of dead beat mother, is one who shrugs off her own child as if she no longer exsists.... I, as a woman, and mother myself, can't fathom it... This young lady, Miss Jessica, is innocent, and does not deserve this kind of hurt...This kind of hurt that no mother should give a child.
To make things worse, we found out that Barbara put two different phones in Jessica's name and social security number, and never paid the bills. They have been taken to collection, and Jessica, only 11 years old, has a bad credit report! We called the phone company, and they said we can persue fraud charges so we can clear Jessica's credit. Her mother refuses to pay these bills.
My son is also eleven, and he can't understand most of how this could possibly be happening either. I told him, just because women give birth, that doesn't necessarily make them a Mother.
I know that all I can do, is give Jessica tons of love and support, and always be here for her. She will never, even for a second, doubt that she is loved and wanted in our home. I can never take the place of her real mother, but, to tell you the truth, I would never want to be compared to her anyhow.
If anyone out there knows Barbara Roebuck-Reid, please know that she is a neglectful abusive mother. She has babysat children in the past, and it scares me to know that she may be watching someones child, and could put them in harm. Jessica has been physically harmed by her mother, and we have the reports to prove it. (and Jessica has the scars) =(
Barbara works at a Waffle House in Newnan, Georgia. Please be wary of this woman. If anyone reads this, and knows Barbara, Please E-mail me (Machele), at [email protected]
On August 10, 2001 her 6 1/2 year old daughter Christina died of strangulation by the mini blind cord of her bedroom window. When the police arrived at the home, Barbara was intoxicated, and was found to have speed in her system as well. The home was described as "filthy." There was cat and dog feces on the floors, dirty clothes and dishes everywhere, and cockroaches.
Her 11 year old daughter Jessica, and Jessica's half brother Christian, age 4, were removed from the home and placed into foster care. Both children had severe cases of head lice. (to the point of having scabs and sores) Jessica had missed between 6-7 weeks of school each year from 1st grade on,(she is in 6th grade now) and when placed into foster care, was found to only have a 2nd grade reading level.
Jessica's father had been looking for her for 2 years at this point. Jessica's mother kept denying court ordered visits for Jessica to see her father, and has a warrent out for her arrest in Michigan because of it.There phone was disconnected, and they had moved.
The Georgia Child Protective Services Dept. found some paperwork in Barbara's home that listed Jessica's fathers address and phone number, and called him right away. Jerry was granted full legal and physical custody of Jessica, and her half brother was placed with other family members.
Barbara was ordered to pay $40.00 a week in support, but has not paid a penny. What is worse, is that she has not called her daughter once in 3 months time. Jessica still loves her mother, and leaves messages for her to please call, but her mother never returns her calls. There are many people who say that Jessica is better off not talking to or seeing her mother, but a child loves their parents no matter what, and through all the hardships, Jessica still has love for her mother. It would be so easy, as Jessica's step mother, to say that I am glad that her mother stays away, but on the contrary, I am the one who see's this little angels sad face every time she goes to the mail box hoping for a letter, only to find none.
And I am the one who comforts her at bedtime, when yet another day has passed with no call from her mother. This is hurting Jessica badly, and it hurts me to see her so disappointed and confused.
The child support is one thing, but the worse kind of dead beat mother, is one who shrugs off her own child as if she no longer exsists.... I, as a woman, and mother myself, can't fathom it... This young lady, Miss Jessica, is innocent, and does not deserve this kind of hurt...This kind of hurt that no mother should give a child.
To make things worse, we found out that Barbara put two different phones in Jessica's name and social security number, and never paid the bills. They have been taken to collection, and Jessica, only 11 years old, has a bad credit report! We called the phone company, and they said we can persue fraud charges so we can clear Jessica's credit. Her mother refuses to pay these bills.
My son is also eleven, and he can't understand most of how this could possibly be happening either. I told him, just because women give birth, that doesn't necessarily make them a Mother.
I know that all I can do, is give Jessica tons of love and support, and always be here for her. She will never, even for a second, doubt that she is loved and wanted in our home. I can never take the place of her real mother, but, to tell you the truth, I would never want to be compared to her anyhow.
If anyone out there knows Barbara Roebuck-Reid, please know that she is a neglectful abusive mother. She has babysat children in the past, and it scares me to know that she may be watching someones child, and could put them in harm. Jessica has been physically harmed by her mother, and we have the reports to prove it. (and Jessica has the scars) =(
Barbara works at a Waffle House in Newnan, Georgia. Please be wary of this woman. If anyone reads this, and knows Barbara, Please E-mail me (Machele), at [email protected]
8 Updates & Rebuttals
Jes
Grandville,Michigan,
U.S.A.
I am the daughter of Babara
#2UPDATE Employee
Thu, January 13, 2005
Thanks Brandi for that comment. I know that I am not going to turn out to be mom or my step mom at that. My education right now is more important to me than anything. Right now we have exams comeing up in 4 days. I think I am ready for them. Still I will study a bit more. But now that I am free from my mothers hand ans macheles hands I feel that I can really successed in my life. My relationship with Mike is still good. I am still a little sciddish when he wants to touch my face because I am so use to people smack me. But all in all he treats me very good. I am going to the TWERP dance at my school with him 12 Febuary 2004. And living with my friend is going good!! It feels soo good to be accepted into the world! I can truly say that I am JESSICA B. ROEBUCK and I am not afaid what people think of me now. Well 5th hour is about to end. All in all Machele should still be a deat beat mom and my mom...well I am still desideing on that issue.
Brandi
Hamilton,Ontario,
Canada
to jessica
#3Consumer Comment
Sun, January 09, 2005
No one is ever right about how your life is going to turn out, even you. Better or worse. I hope you don't turn out like your mother or your step-mother because you are your own person. I know you think you know how to handle everything that comes your way but believe me you don't. (I remember what it was like at 15) Maybe your boyfriend loves you and maybe he is in it for a guarnteed piece of a*s, I don't know because I don't know him. I do know that some boys are like that. I would just like to let you know that at 15, every decision you make is yours and if it turns out bad you can't blame someone else. You make the choice to be a productive member of society or a burden. I hope you continue your education because if you don't you will regret it later, whether you believe me or not. I hope you all the best.
Gregg
Fresno,California,
U.S.A.
Whatever....... ANY excuse to get your itchy foofie scratched, and EVERYBODY that opposes THAT is wrong.
#4Consumer Comment
Sat, January 08, 2005
Jessica, I can see through your BS like a squeaky clean window. Let me guess, nobody understands how it is, your boyfriend 'really' loves you and you should be allowed to see him whenever you want. Teenage girls are SO predictable! I had to endure two of them. ANY excuse to get your itchy foofie scratched, and EVERYBODY that opposes THAT is wrong. So your dad got shipped off to Iraq and left Machele with a rebellious ungrateful brat to contend with. You were given an ultimatum to obey the house rules or leave. So you huffed your way of there and call it being thrown out. Geez, I hope Machele let's us know how close to the bullseye I am. My heart goes out to Machele, she has to deal with a miniature version of Barbara! Oh, and a note to Dad, take Jessica's accusations with a large quantity of salt. People often get accused with the same thing the accuser is guilty of.
Jessica
Grandville,Michigan,
U.S.A.
MY MOM IS NOT LIKE THAT
#5UPDATE Employee
Fri, January 07, 2005
you guys are saying how Machele is a good mother to me and i should be blessed. well you know what you all are wrong. machele was the one telling everyone that i do drugs. when i was 13 years old she kicked me out of her house abd told me no one will want to be my friend and no one loves me. well i am almost 15 years old and i have a ton of friends and i go to a good school, Grandville High School. i have over come the issue of being called a drug user and all that. And the whole bull crap that no one will ever love me...that is sooo not true i have the best boy friend in the whole world and he cares about me and knows about me past. When machele kicked me out my father was in the army, and was away on duty (Iraq) and she told me my father never did love me. She also cheated on my father. So the real dead beat "mother" in this sitution is Machele not my mother
Brandi
Hamilton,Ontario,
I feel for your situation
#6Consumer Comment
Thu, September 05, 2002
I understand your situation, I myself am a Step mother to a beautiful, once neglected, little girl. Casey will be 5 very soon and her "mother" Amanda (who is listed as deadbeat on this site) dropped her off over 2 years ago with child services and left the country to see her boyfriend. My husband and I had to fight to get custody of her and after a few months of Casey being in foster care, we won. Casey suffered panic attacks whenever I left what room and often wet herself. I quit my full time job to help get her through this difficult time because you are right, regardless of what her mother did to her, she loves her and dosen't understand why her mother isn't around. After a lot of love, Casey was doing well untill Amanda decided to play mother again. After hundreds of dollars in legal fees, we established visitaion and support, but after a few weekend visits (supposed to be fri 4pm to Sun 8pm but only had her Sat 2pm to Sun 2pm) Amanda took off again, leaving Casey heartbroken when she didn't show up. Casey started with wetting herself and panic attacks again. While Amanda was doing whatever, she only paid $50 in support (most of her cheques bounced) and hardly ever called (including missing Caseys 4th birthday) Amanda continued with this pattern of here for a month and gone for a few until we recieved a call from her "sponsor" stating that Amanda was in rehab and would be there for 18 months. She only stayed a few weeks. After mediation she was permitted to call Casey once/week and 1 week of supervised visits for 5 hours/day during the summer. Of course she messed that up and was either late, left early of didn't show at all. All we can do for these kids is to show them love and support. We are their mothers and that is what mothers do. They didn't grow in our tummy but they did grow in our hearts. I wish the best for you and your family.
I personally agree that you are a blessing in Jessica's life.
#70
Sat, January 12, 2002
They filed the following to the above Rip-Off Report: Their email: [email protected] Their name: DC Their relationship to the company: Consumer Suggestion Rebuttal: I personally agree that you are a blessing in Jessica's life. On the issue of the phone bills and collection accounts, I would not worry about them. Bad credit on a 11 year old is impossible. The age of majority in the state of GA is 18 for credit granting purposes. They can not and will not report these items on her report or they may be sued for damages and violations of the FCRA and FCDPA in small claims court. Also, they have no legal recourse in which to try and collect from you. You were not her legal guardian at the time and her father was not involved in her life. I will pray for you and your family. Release the bitterness inside and seek the joy of this world.
Jessica is very lucky to have someone like you in her life
#80
Wed, December 12, 2001
They filed the following rebuttal to the above Rip-Off Report:
Their email: [email protected]
Their name: Debra M Hall
Their relationship to the company: Supporter
Rebuttal:
I do not know this woman and am glad I don't. However, after reading your story, I would like to say that Jessica is very lucky to have someone like you in her life to care so much for her that you are even trying to find this woman.
You are Jessic's mother in my eyes and one day she will know
as well. Keep doing what you are doing with her. You are a great mother.
You are a strong independent woman and Jessica will learn all she needs to know in life from her mother....YOU!!!
Jessica is very lucky to have someone like you in her life
#90
Wed, December 12, 2001
They filed the following rebuttal to the above Rip-Off Report:
Their email: [email protected]
Their name: Debra M Hall
Their relationship to the company: Supporter
Rebuttal:
I do not know this woman and am glad I don't. However, after reading your story, I would like to say that Jessica is very lucky to have someone like you in her life to care so much for her that you are even trying to find this woman.
You are Jessic's mother in my eyes and one day she will know
as well. Keep doing what you are doing with her. You are a great mother.
You are a strong independent woman and Jessica will learn all she needs to know in life from her mother....YOU!!!
