Had a joint sessin with husband with the therpaist we all (husband, difficult child and I) have seen since early August. I worked through some of my fear about calling police. The t-doctor suggested I see if I can just call police vs. 911 so it would not be as adrenaline/crisis oriented. My moommy heart is breaking so much. We taslked today about seeing the troubled young lady vs. that seet innocent 5 year old. Both husband and t-doctor and a lot of you have me convinced I have to cal police. She will not go voluntarily. Please send good vibes and if you or so inclined prayers. She will not go on her own.
The current plan is we are givng her money to hang out, go out to eat and to a Vintage clothing store before volleyball practice. The volleyball gets out at 10. husband and I wil go to Al-Anon and then pick her up, bring hr back here. We will call the police tomorrow morning. I am a morning person and that makes most sense for me. It is a process to accept, surrneder,etc. Her diagnosis, legal challenges, etc. all occurred in the last 7 months so I need to be rreally gentle with all concerned.
I still would prefer no police involvment: I want it to be as calm and dignified as possible. She is very ill, not a criminal.
Compassion