My son was apprehended and is now undergoing a psych evaluation. From what the nurse told me, he is being cooperative. His main concern is the safety of his youngest son, Charlie. In other good news, Children's Services will be fully investigating all of the allegations my son made against his wife. I don't know what's going on with those two, they both lie, but I am hopeful that Children's Services makes sure that Charlie is safe, and if he isn't, that he's removed from the home.
It broke my heart going before the judge yesterday to ask to have my son apprehended and held, but my son is fine with it and hopefully we all get some answers.
Jack is home, sleeping on the couch. He's always exhausted when he comes back from his grandma's. The big guy is sick and he's sleeping on the other couch. I'm eating chocolate because I'm a little/lot stressed. We canceled Katie's visit for tomorrow. My husband is sick and I'm stressed. Katie can feel stress from a mile away and it just upsets her.
Life continues on.
I read the previous post and then this one. What you have to cope with comes from different directions and it rarely seems to stop - making it hard to find extended periods of peaceful, trouble-free living. If I were in your position I don't know how or where I would find the strength to keep going, dealing with it all. You have my respect.
ReplyDeleteYou are dealing with so much at the moment. I couldn't handle two little girls having a sleepover. You are amazing - don't ever doubt that for a minute. And your son, hard as it was for you, is in the best place and is getting help.
ReplyDeleteMy stepsons both have suffered from schizoaffective disorder. You did exactly the right thing getting your son into the medical system. It is very painful, but necessary.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree with Mr pudding; the load you are carrying is enormous!
I'm catching up here. I don't have anything to say other than I surround you with love. May you and all the people you love be well, happy and peaceful. May no harm come to you and all the people you love. May something good happen to bring you all ease.
ReplyDeleteToo much, too much, too much. Yes of course you are stressed. But as everyone says here- you did the right thing, of course. For your son't safety and for he safety of his child. At least you can feel some peace in knowing that, I hope.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words. We're still waiting to see what happens.
ReplyDeleteFar too much but there's chocolate and a spare couch. At least. I wish I could at least bring you a nice dish of food and do your laundry or whatever.
ReplyDeleteIt's positive that your son sees why you had to do this. I'll echo everyone else, this is too much. Eat your chocolate.
ReplyDeleteWe do what we must, but that doesn't make it easy. I'm sad for all involved. You and your grandchildren deserve so much better.
ReplyDelete37paddington: you did the right thing even though it broke your heart. Again. Wrapping you in love.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that your son is being cooperative, and he knew to seek you out for safety and security for Charlie and himself. That says a lot, in spite of the added pain and stress to you. I hope it works out for the best, whatever that is.
ReplyDeleteMy exact same thought, Margaret. Thank you for stating the positive!
DeleteI hope this will be a turning point for your son, with some answers and medical help!
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I think it is a Positive thing that your Son is concerned enuf for his Child that he turned the Wife in and is having an investigation done. Before, perhaps he'd of been too much of a mess himself to have done something necessary like that. I do Hope that Social Services does a thorough job and protects the Child adequately. I also Hope that the Son stays receptive to receiving treatment, outside help and keeps the Children his highest priority. Big Hugs.
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