Caller Zac recalls systematic struggles he's faced trying to protect his child

13 Nov 2025, 16:46 | Updated: 10 Feb 2026

By Cristina Diciu

Sensitive topics discussed. In light of new findings in the Sara Sherif case, Shelagh Fogarty listens to caller Zac tell his story on his personal struggles with social services, leading him to represent himself three times in family court.

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Caller Zac recounts to Shelagh everything he has faced with social services in trying to protect his daughter.

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Caller Zac recalls systematic struggles he's faced trying to protect his child

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