support for parents of mentally ill adults

Last evening easy child went to a co-worker's house for dinner and there was another co-worker there as well. easy child didn't know that the 2nd co-worker knew difficult child and as easy child was relating how worried she was that difficult child is dating a 28 year old the 2nd co-worker commented: "Well, I know difficult child a lot better than I...

Hi everyone, to make this short. Had a bad day in court. 19 year old difficult child was in court on old juvenile charges. Anyway, he was doing ok bi-polar wise, but these situations start up the manic episodes. Anyway, after badgering me in the car back and forth and me trying to talk sensibly to him, he...

Is Nichole slipping back into gfgdom.........or is it boyfriend's manipulation? I find myself wondering even while I'm staying detached. Since she made her psychiatrist appointment I've been watching her closely. Habit mostly, I guess. If it's there, I'm not seeing it. Ok, so she has a temper. (so do I, a...

Good Afternoon Everyone! I was wondering if anyone has had the experience of getting conservatorship or guardianship over an 18yr old to be able to have a say in their mental health. I currently have joint custody with his dad, and my son is NOT emancipated (we live in NJ). His dad is out of...

Well we put him back in jail. He wasnt following anything we had hoped for. We love hiim so much to give him yet another chance - we called the bondsman and had them lock him up until his hearing. I believe we will have to tell the judge that he was not going by our house rules. I know you...

My 23 year old son has issues that have been worsening and worsening. I had to remove him from the health insurance due to miss using the medications. He has repeatedly threatened me with all sort of issues that are not true. I have had to unplug my phone and put my cell phone on silent so that...

Youngest took her son in for a psychiatric evaluation a few months ago, and it's taken this long for the results to be finalized and a review appointment to be set. A psychologist administered the test, I'm not sure of her exact qualifications, but it seemed fairly thorough from what Youngest told me. At...

Just curious ~ I am a gluton for punishment ~ I keep pushing the 12th floor button expecting to get off on the 13th floor ~ Does loving them - encouraging them - always willing to be there when they say they want to change ever work? Is the best thing for our troubled adult children to...

She went in for assessment today, case worker said to come back tomorrow morning 9 a.m. to start 90-day inpatient program. Substance abuse program for now and they will refer to mental health unit when an opening comes up.

Ok. You all know about K's husband.........so won't go on about him at the moment. BUT K.......I'm wondering what is going on with this girl? We all have MySpace accounts, easy to stay in touch, view pics, ect. K has changed her statis from married to single several times. Currently......and for...

my son was kicked out of HS when he was 18 in the last 3 months of 12th grade because he brought a knife to school. He was also kicked out of his father's house where he was living because he held that same knife to his father's throat. He chose to live with his dad when we got divorced and that...

tonight easy child showed up, unannounced at our house.... came flying in door stating i need my mirror. she had one in her room on wall. well it's sat here for two weeks so i utilized it and hung it in our living room lol..... i said sorry it's been here for two weeks. ok, i'll take difficult child's...

I'm angry. This is a safe place in this forum, so I'm choosing to vent here.....trusting that it is safe. I'm feeling angry and askew in my perspective right now. difficult child is still in rehab (Day 3) and I am glad for that. So let me just put that out there first. BUT........ Just received a call...

Well, don't know where to start, I'll just try and make it brief. I've been seeing a grief counsel, 2 x's so far he is nice, he has helped some bit. Want my boys to go too. I'm still not much better, my heart hurts every day. I've found an online place to to go. I write him a journal every...

I don't know if anyone wants to talk about it, but I have been thinking about it lately because my daughter brought up something that I swear must have been a repressed memory. As soon as she reminded me, I kind of went into shock mode and started shaking. I've been thinking about it a lot since...

This will probably be long and I apologize ahead of time if I start to ramble; you are my family and I don't have anybody else to unload this stuff on. difficult child#2's wife's birthday is today. I'm not sure if she is 19 or 20 but in either case she and difficult child are too young to have two kids. However...

I am new here and have just been hanging out reading all of the posts and taking in all of the stories. I am dealing with a 32 year old bipolar who will not medicate and doesn't believe there is anything wrong with him. He is verbally abusive and has made threats so he can no longer stay in our...

Hello, i am a single mother , well i have a long term boyfriend but he doesnt interact much with my son because of his issues, anyway.. my son is 18. he was a phenomenal baby up till 4 when he was diagnosed with adhd. then at 9 diagnosed with biploar, and at 15 ODD. I guess my biggest problems are his...

Hello, I'm thinking you are possibly the best find I never wanted to find! I feel broken, chewed up, spit out, hopeful, hopeless, angry and sad. Please feel free to add any other adjectives that apply! My name is Sheila and I have a 20 year old son as well as a 21 year old son. The 20 year...

I am so glad you posted. I have often thought of you and Tony and the grandson over the past few years. I know that you were very close to the gs and am happy that Tony has stepped up to the plate and is working hard at being a father. I'm glad he has you as support and I also hope he is...