Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
Help please - 8 yr old bipolar
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="wen" data-source="post: 320999" data-attributes="member: 8477"><p>What a horrible night... I sat down with my hubby and read through every response. I poured out my feelings with many tears. I explained that we could make it mandatory to send her a letter everyday from all of us, so she would be excited to hear from us on a daily basis. I said that it may "click" with her that we are a good thing in her life.</p><p> </p><p>I am the one that cares for Ann from morning to night. He does not see all of this, and really only hears about the severe behaviors. Prior to one of her hospitalizations, she grabbed a steak knife and was going to kill me. I called my hubby, and he just told me to take it from her. She was fighting not letting me take it from her. He still to this day thinks that it was no big deal to take the knife from her that day, due to her being smaller than me. </p><p> </p><p>I also explained last night that we have a duty to make "home" a safe place for everyone living here. Then, I said something that maybe I should not have, but it's how I feel. I said that I will have to choose the kids if they are not safe, and we will have to do what it takes to be safe.</p><p> </p><p>Sorry for the negativity... I am tired and I feel very alone in all this. I just want what's best for everyone. </p><p> </p><p>My husband has made me her care taker, and I have given all I can and then some. I have a heavy heart, and I am so torn. Right now, the only option looks like divorce, and I really do not want to do that. But, in order to keep myself and children safe, I feel that is my only choice right now.</p><p> </p><p>I am very thankful I found this site. Thank you for all of your kindness.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wen, post: 320999, member: 8477"] What a horrible night... I sat down with my hubby and read through every response. I poured out my feelings with many tears. I explained that we could make it mandatory to send her a letter everyday from all of us, so she would be excited to hear from us on a daily basis. I said that it may "click" with her that we are a good thing in her life. I am the one that cares for Ann from morning to night. He does not see all of this, and really only hears about the severe behaviors. Prior to one of her hospitalizations, she grabbed a steak knife and was going to kill me. I called my hubby, and he just told me to take it from her. She was fighting not letting me take it from her. He still to this day thinks that it was no big deal to take the knife from her that day, due to her being smaller than me. I also explained last night that we have a duty to make "home" a safe place for everyone living here. Then, I said something that maybe I should not have, but it's how I feel. I said that I will have to choose the kids if they are not safe, and we will have to do what it takes to be safe. Sorry for the negativity... I am tired and I feel very alone in all this. I just want what's best for everyone. My husband has made me her care taker, and I have given all I can and then some. I have a heavy heart, and I am so torn. Right now, the only option looks like divorce, and I really do not want to do that. But, in order to keep myself and children safe, I feel that is my only choice right now. I am very thankful I found this site. Thank you for all of your kindness. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
Help please - 8 yr old bipolar
Top