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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 330612" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>When you say she lies, can you give us examples? Because it's really important to get this properly assessed and at the moment you're in "it's bipolar" mode, when it may not be. The more info you can give us, the more clues we have and the more suggestions we can share with you, of things to ask the doctors about. </p><p></p><p>We can't diagnose here, but there are many ways that we can help.</p><p></p><p>A few things to maybe help you - you seem to feel she's without a conscience, she doesn't care or could even be doing all this deliberately to cause distress. You say she doesn't seem aware of the distress she causes, plus she shows no remorse - the thing is, if she really isn't aware of the distress, ten why should she show remorse? That is perfectly normal - a person who is in a china shop and, as they leave, accidentally knocks over a vase which breaks but tis happens behind them and they are unaware - they wouldn't show remorse because they wouldn't know there was anything for them to be sorry about.</p><p></p><p>She's 8 years old - what has her life been like in her early years, especially before she came to you? If this was at all difficult or disruptive, then that also could have a bearing on the problems currently. Even if she showed no sign of problems for a while after she went to you, any early problems in her environment could still be causing problems now.</p><p></p><p>There are many possibilities, maybe more than you realise. I hope we can help you cope, so you can keep your options open and maybe even find ways to help that currently are cut off from you.</p><p></p><p>When your sister comes out of jail, one way or another the question over who has custody and therefore the right to seek treatment and request services for your niece, should be resolved.</p><p></p><p>Keep us posted on how you get on. I can't help much with the US legal stuff, but there are others here who have been where you are now and can help.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 330612, member: 1991"] When you say she lies, can you give us examples? Because it's really important to get this properly assessed and at the moment you're in "it's bipolar" mode, when it may not be. The more info you can give us, the more clues we have and the more suggestions we can share with you, of things to ask the doctors about. We can't diagnose here, but there are many ways that we can help. A few things to maybe help you - you seem to feel she's without a conscience, she doesn't care or could even be doing all this deliberately to cause distress. You say she doesn't seem aware of the distress she causes, plus she shows no remorse - the thing is, if she really isn't aware of the distress, ten why should she show remorse? That is perfectly normal - a person who is in a china shop and, as they leave, accidentally knocks over a vase which breaks but tis happens behind them and they are unaware - they wouldn't show remorse because they wouldn't know there was anything for them to be sorry about. She's 8 years old - what has her life been like in her early years, especially before she came to you? If this was at all difficult or disruptive, then that also could have a bearing on the problems currently. Even if she showed no sign of problems for a while after she went to you, any early problems in her environment could still be causing problems now. There are many possibilities, maybe more than you realise. I hope we can help you cope, so you can keep your options open and maybe even find ways to help that currently are cut off from you. When your sister comes out of jail, one way or another the question over who has custody and therefore the right to seek treatment and request services for your niece, should be resolved. Keep us posted on how you get on. I can't help much with the US legal stuff, but there are others here who have been where you are now and can help. Marg [/QUOTE]
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