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I begged him to please get help...
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<blockquote data-quote="Steely" data-source="post: 202527" data-attributes="member: 3301"><p>I agree with a call to CPS and setting firm boundaries with how you are going to handle the situation with him. in my opinion he was calling out for help to you.........and needing you to take the lead because he cannot. </p><p></p><p>It reminds me of my difficult child a couple of months ago when he tried to commit suicide, hit me, and then dared me to call the cops. He could not have been screaming louder for help - it was just he could not ask for it - he could only act on it. </p><p></p><p>Your brother is at least telling you he needs help, but yet, my guess is, that telling you is the most he is able to do. My guess is he is not able to help himself at this point, and he told you this in an effort to get you to take responsibility.</p><p></p><p>In any other scenario that did not endanger someone's life, I would say let him deal with it on his own. However, this is potentially endangering an innocent child, and therefore, you are now bound to report and respond to this.</p><p></p><p>I hate this for you, for him, and for the children. You are right, mental illness hoovers. I hate it in every way imaginable.</p><p></p><p>Sending many hugs, and much wisdom and prayers your way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steely, post: 202527, member: 3301"] I agree with a call to CPS and setting firm boundaries with how you are going to handle the situation with him. in my opinion he was calling out for help to you.........and needing you to take the lead because he cannot. It reminds me of my difficult child a couple of months ago when he tried to commit suicide, hit me, and then dared me to call the cops. He could not have been screaming louder for help - it was just he could not ask for it - he could only act on it. Your brother is at least telling you he needs help, but yet, my guess is, that telling you is the most he is able to do. My guess is he is not able to help himself at this point, and he told you this in an effort to get you to take responsibility. In any other scenario that did not endanger someone's life, I would say let him deal with it on his own. However, this is potentially endangering an innocent child, and therefore, you are now bound to report and respond to this. I hate this for you, for him, and for the children. You are right, mental illness hoovers. I hate it in every way imaginable. Sending many hugs, and much wisdom and prayers your way. [/QUOTE]
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