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Putting 12 yo difficult child into Hospital
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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 274878" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Hang in there -- there are many here who have been down this road, some very recently, so hopefully they will chime in to reassure you and share their experiences.</p><p> </p><p>in my opinion, you should go with husband -- find a sitter for the younger sib if you have to. I think you have a lot of valuable insight to share that husband may not be so forthcoming with or have the presence of mind to reveal. Things that are VERY relevant. Pointing out that your difficult child will likely "honeymoon" with the facility staff is important do. Asking about the transition plan for bringing him back home is important as well. I can't imagine they'd start him on medications and send him home without being sure he's moderately stable or having some kind of follow-up plan for his treatment. </p><p> </p><p>Perhaps a call to his therapist will help clarify what you can expect in the coming days. Make them explain it to you. </p><p> </p><p>It may feel like a bandaid, but it really is the first step in a long journey towards recovery for everyone involved. Your husband needs to probably grieve the fact that his son is simply not healthy, never will be without the proper treatment, and cannot continue on the way he is. I hope they can get him settled in a more long-term facility so that the rest of you can enjoy that much-needed time together, at PEACE, on that cruise! </p><p> </p><p>I hope the admission goes smoothly tonight. I hope you can go with husband to lend your support and insight.</p><p> </p><p>Sending many gentle hugs for strength.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 274878, member: 3444"] Hang in there -- there are many here who have been down this road, some very recently, so hopefully they will chime in to reassure you and share their experiences. in my opinion, you should go with husband -- find a sitter for the younger sib if you have to. I think you have a lot of valuable insight to share that husband may not be so forthcoming with or have the presence of mind to reveal. Things that are VERY relevant. Pointing out that your difficult child will likely "honeymoon" with the facility staff is important do. Asking about the transition plan for bringing him back home is important as well. I can't imagine they'd start him on medications and send him home without being sure he's moderately stable or having some kind of follow-up plan for his treatment. Perhaps a call to his therapist will help clarify what you can expect in the coming days. Make them explain it to you. It may feel like a bandaid, but it really is the first step in a long journey towards recovery for everyone involved. Your husband needs to probably grieve the fact that his son is simply not healthy, never will be without the proper treatment, and cannot continue on the way he is. I hope they can get him settled in a more long-term facility so that the rest of you can enjoy that much-needed time together, at PEACE, on that cruise! I hope the admission goes smoothly tonight. I hope you can go with husband to lend your support and insight. Sending many gentle hugs for strength. [/QUOTE]
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