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<blockquote data-quote="AppleCori" data-source="post: 660956" data-attributes="member: 16024"><p>FS--</p><p></p><p>I am so sorry that your son has such a terrible illness. It is not his fault, nor is it yours. This can happen to anyone.</p><p></p><p>There are places that he can go if he gets into the system. Assisted living for the mentally ill is available. My X is schizo-affective disorder (at least that's the last diagnoses I know about). He is now, finally, in assisted living and has applied for disability.</p><p></p><p>The problem is getting him into the system! </p><p></p><p>My X finally went to the emergency room back last summer with physical complaints and they tried to get his mother or brother to come get him. They refused to take him back, as he had been escalating in his delusions and was no longer safe to be in their homes. The brother made it clear that THEY, the hospital, as the system's representative, must take control. I am not privy to the details, but he stayed in the hospital until a spot was available in a mental health facility several months later. Then to an assisted living facility just a couple of months ago, where he resides today, getting his medication regularly, as well as close monitoring by the staff and counseling. What a relief that was to all concerned!</p><p></p><p> The hospital had been relentless in trying to get any and all relatives to take over for them, but they all held tough. My poor adult kids were hounded and shamed by the hospital over their refusal, but they all (all relatives) realized that he needed professional help, and going to live with any one of them would not do any good. And luckily for us, he did agree to stay in the hospital and get help. Maybe he hit his rock bottom and understood that he needed help.</p><p></p><p>As a delusional, sometimes violent adult male, you cannot control him. He is dangerous while unmedicated and delusional. It is time for the authorities to step in. You can't have him back!</p><p></p><p>I would pursue guardianship through the courts. You will need a lawyer, but in the long run, the cost will be offset when you no longer have to replace electronics, house repairs, and they best thing of all-peace of mind and not fear of what your son may do to you or someone else.</p><p></p><p>I would get a lawyer today and start coming up with a plan of action. If the first lawyer tries to brush you off, go to another one until someone listens.</p><p></p><p>I am praying for you, please keep us informed.</p><p></p><p>Apple</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AppleCori, post: 660956, member: 16024"] FS-- I am so sorry that your son has such a terrible illness. It is not his fault, nor is it yours. This can happen to anyone. There are places that he can go if he gets into the system. Assisted living for the mentally ill is available. My X is schizo-affective disorder (at least that's the last diagnoses I know about). He is now, finally, in assisted living and has applied for disability. The problem is getting him into the system! My X finally went to the emergency room back last summer with physical complaints and they tried to get his mother or brother to come get him. They refused to take him back, as he had been escalating in his delusions and was no longer safe to be in their homes. The brother made it clear that THEY, the hospital, as the system's representative, must take control. I am not privy to the details, but he stayed in the hospital until a spot was available in a mental health facility several months later. Then to an assisted living facility just a couple of months ago, where he resides today, getting his medication regularly, as well as close monitoring by the staff and counseling. What a relief that was to all concerned! The hospital had been relentless in trying to get any and all relatives to take over for them, but they all held tough. My poor adult kids were hounded and shamed by the hospital over their refusal, but they all (all relatives) realized that he needed professional help, and going to live with any one of them would not do any good. And luckily for us, he did agree to stay in the hospital and get help. Maybe he hit his rock bottom and understood that he needed help. As a delusional, sometimes violent adult male, you cannot control him. He is dangerous while unmedicated and delusional. It is time for the authorities to step in. You can't have him back! I would pursue guardianship through the courts. You will need a lawyer, but in the long run, the cost will be offset when you no longer have to replace electronics, house repairs, and they best thing of all-peace of mind and not fear of what your son may do to you or someone else. I would get a lawyer today and start coming up with a plan of action. If the first lawyer tries to brush you off, go to another one until someone listens. I am praying for you, please keep us informed. Apple [/QUOTE]
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