Difficult decision made

[slsh]

Ty was admitted again last night. It's become very apparent that he cannot function in the TLP program. No one forces him to bathe, do laundry, do any basic ADLs. He has started cutting and given the degree of depression I saw last night and the significant amount of cutting he's done, someone should have caught this much sooner. He was, once again, wearing no socks last night and the state of the clothing he was wearing is beyond words.

It's heartbreaking and very sad, but dh and I both agree he needs to return to an RTC. He needs more supervision. He needs staff who will fight the basic battles of hygiene and appropriate attire.

It's a huge step backwards, especially since I'm not sure he'll ever learn to do for himself if others do for him, but first and foremost has to be health and safety. He absolutely refuses to take any responsibility for self-care.

My heart ached for my boy last night. He's in pretty bad shape emotionally.

[smallworld]

Sue, I'm sorry for your hurting mommy heart. Just know that you're doing everything in your power to get Ty the help he needs. Sending many gentle hugs your way.

[JJJ]

Oh, Sue, I'm so sorry. It must be so frustrating that he refuses to help himself.

[susiestar]

Sue, I am so very sorry. This is so hard on the parents' hearts. I hope you and dh can turn to each other to help yourselves through this. Of course, we will be here for you also.

Hugs,

Susie

[tiredmommy]

{{{Sue}}}
My heart broke while reading your post. I'm so very sorry this is happening.

[totoro]

Is there something in the air??? Is it the start of March Madness??? I am so sorry. I hope this can get him on a road to somewhere??? To health and hygiene... to something like stability... Cause it don't seem like none of us are gonna see stability in a long time!!!
I am hoping for it and for you!!!
Hugs!!!

[DDD]

Sending very sincere, supportive hugs your way. DDD

[mrscatinthehat]

So sorry to hear this. I know how hard back steps are. I sure hope this will help him out in the long run.

Hugs,

Beth

[daralex]

Sue,
I'm so sorry for the step backwards. It sounds like at least the rtc will keep a better eye on him - it should have never escalated to this point - they should have taken better care of your boy. I'm so sorry you have to endure all this heartache!!!! sending mommy to mommy ((HUGS))
-Dara

[Big Bad Kitty]

Sue, that stung my mommy heart to read that. I know yours must be breaking. I am so sorry.
Gentle hugs and many prayers to you.