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<blockquote data-quote="jacqb" data-source="post: 330557" data-attributes="member: 8712"><p>Hi Everyone,</p><p>I am new here. I just found this site out of sheer desperation and I hope that I might get so help and support from all of you who face similar stuggles. I have custody of my 8yo niece who I believe is bipolar. I have had custody of her since she was 1yo and she started showing behavior problems at 3 that have become progressivly worse over time. My nieces mom (my sister) is bipolar. I inherited her when my sister went from rehab to jail "again "where she is earning some frequent flyer miles :0). She gave her to me because I was the only one who was willing to take her. I am at my wits end with her behavior. Over the past year or so it has gotten so bad that I am not sure that I will be able to care for her much longer. Her bad behavior is constant and it is putting stress on my family and driving me to tears. I tried to take her to the community mental health agency for an evaluation but they refused because I only had a noterized document and I do not have legal custody from the court. If I don't get help I wont be able to hang in there much longer. She is very defiant, lies, steals everything that is not tied down, is very destuctive, refuses to bathe of brush teeth, hurts our dog, drown our gerbil and showed no remorse, goes to the bathroom everywhere, etc. I could go on and on. This has become a daily occurance. I am very worried because as I said before she is oblivious to how her actions affect others and she shows NO remorse. Her mom gets out of jail (AGAIN) in a few months and I am actually thinking about giving her back (something I said I would never do)I know it sounds bad and I feel guilty about it but she is creating constant stress and I need to protect my family and my own sanity which is hanging by a thread. I would appreciate any help anyone could offer.</p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Jacquie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jacqb, post: 330557, member: 8712"] Hi Everyone, I am new here. I just found this site out of sheer desperation and I hope that I might get so help and support from all of you who face similar stuggles. I have custody of my 8yo niece who I believe is bipolar. I have had custody of her since she was 1yo and she started showing behavior problems at 3 that have become progressivly worse over time. My nieces mom (my sister) is bipolar. I inherited her when my sister went from rehab to jail "again "where she is earning some frequent flyer miles :0). She gave her to me because I was the only one who was willing to take her. I am at my wits end with her behavior. Over the past year or so it has gotten so bad that I am not sure that I will be able to care for her much longer. Her bad behavior is constant and it is putting stress on my family and driving me to tears. I tried to take her to the community mental health agency for an evaluation but they refused because I only had a noterized document and I do not have legal custody from the court. If I don't get help I wont be able to hang in there much longer. She is very defiant, lies, steals everything that is not tied down, is very destuctive, refuses to bathe of brush teeth, hurts our dog, drown our gerbil and showed no remorse, goes to the bathroom everywhere, etc. I could go on and on. This has become a daily occurance. I am very worried because as I said before she is oblivious to how her actions affect others and she shows NO remorse. Her mom gets out of jail (AGAIN) in a few months and I am actually thinking about giving her back (something I said I would never do)I know it sounds bad and I feel guilty about it but she is creating constant stress and I need to protect my family and my own sanity which is hanging by a thread. I would appreciate any help anyone could offer. Thanks, Jacquie [/QUOTE]
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