Bun update

[valarltd]

As of Wednesday, Bunny is in the hospital. This time it's residential treatment, three to six months. The in-get stabilized-out model is NOT working.

Letters and outside contact are not encouraged.

My folks are supportive. When I told them all of what was going on, they were very much of the "You did the right thing" mindset.


But why is the right thing always so damn hard?

Comments

[franklymydear.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

What happened, if you don't mind my asking? :(

[valarltd.livejournal.com]

She's been making suicide attempts and cutting since July.
She hears voices and sees shadows of things that aren't there.
And she doesn't think it's ever going to get any better.

She's been in and out of two different hospitals, insurance is exhausted, you name it. We had to have her committed by way a judge, a FINS (Family in Need of Services).

[reannon.livejournal.com]

Because if the right thing was easy, everyone would do the right thing all the time, and alas, that's not how it works.

But you're doing the right thing. Bless her soul, she needs more care, and you're getting it for her. There is a key to putting her pieces back together, and she has to find it with professional help. But you can't do it for her, and as a mom, I know how much you want to.

I'm bleeding for you, hon, because I cannot imagine being in the same place with my little one. You are far stronger than I can imagine being in such a situation. I am proud to know you.

[eyeless-angel.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I hope she can find the peace and help she needs there.

Know it can't be easy, though. :(

I'm so sorry!

[dakiwiboid.livejournal.com]

I hope that they're able to help her this time. Please don't mind my saying this, but I've known several people whose brains went haywire at adolescence and who suddenly and mysteriously stabilized later on. One of them wrote a book about it. She's now a professor of psychiatry, and I worked with her for a while. Her book is very good and I found it compelling reading. If you'd like the name of it, please let me know.

[shullie.livejournal.com]

I know how hard it can be on Families....how hard it is to make those kinds of decisions, my sister has had similar problems from her adolecence..., so sending you lots of love and positive thoughts and hugs for you and your family.

[amberleewriter.livejournal.com]

Hang in there. *hugs*

[grlnamedlucifer.livejournal.com]

I wish I had an answer for you, but you *are* doing the right thing hun, though I'm sure it doesn't help much to hear.

*hugs*

[sailorcelestial.livejournal.com]

::hugs:: I'm no good at comfort wordy stuff. So I hug.

[eroticjames.livejournal.com]

I've worked in Mental Health... sometimes (many times) the outpatient model just doesn't work. It may be hard but it's what she needs and thank god you saw it and were able to take steps to help her. You got a lot of us who wish we could do something to help other then offer just LJ support.

[norda.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, Angel.

The right thing is hard precisely because it's right.

[rimmie.livejournal.com]

*hugs you tight and keeps Bun in thoughts and prayers.*

[hlglne.livejournal.com]

shit, I don't know what to say, but I'm reiki-ing at your picture, and I'm Stephen Hawking.

[riverheart.livejournal.com]

You have, indeed, done the right thing. You've gotten her the help that she needs, and hopefully this will turn things around for her.

Good luck to all of you.

[jlm121.livejournal.com]

Sometimes doing the right thing sucks,but I admire yours and Mudd's courage to do this. For what it's worth you I think you are doing the right thing. It's terrifying to believe that there is something you can't handle but we've both been there at different stages in our lives. It sounds like the facility is good and she'll get the treatment she needs. My love to Bun and to the rest of the family.

[natlyn.livejournal.com]

I can only imagine what you're going through, but my thoughts are with you both.

[maisfeeka.livejournal.com]

Lots and lots of hugs and good thoughts and positive energy coming your way.

[shinymarigold.livejournal.com]

Oh, hon, I'm so sorry. Yeah, it's the right thing to do, but it's still an awful decision to have to make. {{hugs}} for you and yours.

[on-her-path.livejournal.com]

hey there
I'm Amanda (I think Riverheart has told you about me)

I'm just leaving you a note to say I've gone through this too with myself and if you ever need to talk feel free to contact me

You and Bunny are in my thoughts and prayers

If you don't mind...can I add you?

[valarltd.livejournal.com]

Hi, Amanda. Welcome to the chaos that is my life.

Feel free to add me. (I may not get you added until after the holidays)