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Urgent—32 year old bipolar daughter pregnant and may be homeless
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<blockquote data-quote="JMom" data-source="post: 755782" data-attributes="member: 19892"><p>HI Denise,</p><p></p><p>I am just curious if she has been offered a semi-permanent procedure like tubal ligation to prevent future pregnancies. I am so very sorry that you have to weigh such tragic decisions. The child suffers either way. I will pray fervently for your daughter and for your strength in dealing with her. Here in Texas (as someone mentioned above) if the police are told that she presents a danger to herself and others (even the unborn child), they do a mental health warrant. It is similar to being arrested, but they take her to a hospital for a 72 hour hold. They are generally put on medications and released, but O think in more severe cases, they put them in long term care, Permission is not required.</p><p></p><p>I have a niece that adopted 2 drug addicted children. They have so many illnesses, it truly takes a village to raise them. Their mother continues to do meth and have children. I am all about civil rights but like someone else said; what about the lives of all these babes people bring into this world? There has to be a line where one's rights end when it infringes on everyone else. I do hope there is very specific legislation to help mentally ill or addicted women to have options that families can be a part of. Not sure if I am making any sense. I guess I am thinking these kids are our family and we are somewhat responsible for them, we need tools to work with, Preventing unwanted pregnancies, in my opinion, would help the mentally ill (addicted) person, the unborn and the family.</p><p></p><p>I sure hope this works out for you. Don't beat yourself up. You are dealing with some really tough stuff with far reaching consequences. I think anything you do at this point has already been given consideration and is the right thing for your family. I do support other's opinion that you would be better off keeping your current boundary of not having her at home. </p><p></p><p>Super big hugs, You are not alone! Please keep us updated.</p><p></p><p>Jmom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JMom, post: 755782, member: 19892"] HI Denise, I am just curious if she has been offered a semi-permanent procedure like tubal ligation to prevent future pregnancies. I am so very sorry that you have to weigh such tragic decisions. The child suffers either way. I will pray fervently for your daughter and for your strength in dealing with her. Here in Texas (as someone mentioned above) if the police are told that she presents a danger to herself and others (even the unborn child), they do a mental health warrant. It is similar to being arrested, but they take her to a hospital for a 72 hour hold. They are generally put on medications and released, but O think in more severe cases, they put them in long term care, Permission is not required. I have a niece that adopted 2 drug addicted children. They have so many illnesses, it truly takes a village to raise them. Their mother continues to do meth and have children. I am all about civil rights but like someone else said; what about the lives of all these babes people bring into this world? There has to be a line where one's rights end when it infringes on everyone else. I do hope there is very specific legislation to help mentally ill or addicted women to have options that families can be a part of. Not sure if I am making any sense. I guess I am thinking these kids are our family and we are somewhat responsible for them, we need tools to work with, Preventing unwanted pregnancies, in my opinion, would help the mentally ill (addicted) person, the unborn and the family. I sure hope this works out for you. Don't beat yourself up. You are dealing with some really tough stuff with far reaching consequences. I think anything you do at this point has already been given consideration and is the right thing for your family. I do support other's opinion that you would be better off keeping your current boundary of not having her at home. Super big hugs, You are not alone! Please keep us updated. Jmom [/QUOTE]
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