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BubblyToes
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My mother is being involuntarily committed tonight.
BubblyToes
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She is currently en route to a long-term treatment facility. She's being transported from jail, where she's been since Tuesday night. She tried to kill my father.
She was given the option of voluntarily entering a treatment facility (for her many substance abuse and mental health issues) or stay in jail. She chose jail, as there is nothing wrong with her, at least in her mind.
I debated whether or not to post, I don't want anyone to think I'm looking for attention. But then I thought, screw it. The internet is really big, and who knows, there maybe someone out there who's been where I'm at now, or who is currently battling major mom drama.
I've had a few days to process what happened, but I'm still pretty much numb. My dad is fine, still a lot shaken up. I'm glad my sister wasn't home, because no doubt my mom would have hurt her. My dad last night sounded the best he's sounded in months. He now has the time to get things organized and decide what he needs to do, in terms of selling their house, filing for divorce, what have you.
If you can spare a happy thought, I would appreciate it.
Kill all my demons and my angels might die too. -Tennessee Williams
You take my ovaries, I take your yarns.
You take my ovaries, I take your yarns.
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Re: My mother is being involuntarily committed tonight.
It's going to be the best place for her.
DHs batshitcrazy mom is much the same way, except her drama is trying to kill herself and getting Baker Acted (FL law) once or twice a year. Now she's in a nursing home with dementia, because that's what a life of abusing pills and booze will do to you.
Prayers being said for all of you, but mostly your dad. He's going to feel so much better!!
DS - December 2006
DD - December 2008
Holy shitballs! I am glad she is being forced to receive the treatment she clearly needs. I hope this brings some peace to your family.
We love you, baby, and got your back, yo!
~Lisa
Mum to Owen and Lucas
Wow.
I can appreciate wanting to keep something like this private, but there is nothing for you to be ashamed of if your mother is mentally ill. No different than if she had cancer.
There is some history in my family of mental illness, but I did not witness any of it first hand (grandmothers).
I'm glad your dad is ok. I imagine right now he is relieved.
Happy thoughts coming your way.
Bubbs
WOW! that suX!!! I thought I had mama drama, but you definitely showed me that my drama isn't really drama at all!
I will keep you and your dad in my thoughts and prayers...how awful to have to go through this! I hope she can get well via treatment and maybe see that she has hurt a lot of people, and that you and your family can move on knowing that you are all safer now!
{{hugs}}
wow...I'm so sorry that's happening. I'm glad that everyone is okay-and that hopefully now everyone can move on...though I'm sure it will be a tough road for all.
hang in there...((hugs))
HUGS, Bubs.
wowza...i cant even begin to imagine what you are going thru.
I'm so sorry (((((HUGS)))))
Gosh, that's intense. I'm really,really sorry. I'm glad your Dad is okay and your mom's on her way to get some help. Thinking of you.
giant ((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))
I'm sorry bubs...I hope your mom gets the help she needs.
dude. I'm sorry.
that is really interesting, but it must be nuts. I have a LOT of crazy on one side of my family (and a LOT of banjo pickin' on the other side!)
you don't get to choose them, but you can always make fun of them!
I'm sorry, Bubbly.
Unfortunately, I have been to the dark side with my mom and can relate. I hope she can get something out of this and improve her life. And I hope this is the time you and the rest of your family can start to heal and move past all this.
((hugs))
Alex (11/14/06) and Nate (5/25/10)
"Want what you have, do what you can, be who you are." - Rev. Forrest Church
Big ol' squooshy hugs, A. ?Lots of 'em. ?
Not my mom, but idiot brother (yes, THAT one) was institutionalized for a while & tried to kill ppl. ?It's rough. ?Pretty damn rough. ?But if she's able to see that it's a good place for her right now, hopefully she'll come out ok on the other side of it all.? I'm so glad nobody got hurt, and I hope your dad & rest of your family can finally take a deep breath and see a little sunshine again. ?
Vent away dude. ?*hugs* again.
Hey Girl,
I am really sorry you are going through this with everything else you have on your plate and thank God no one got hurt. I am glad she is getting help and hope it all works out. GL to your family and keep your chin up high because you have made it far! ((((HUGS))))