We've considered
many many options including your suggestions. I'd like to see her sectioned.

And I hear what you're saying.

But there are other people to consider too... they have two children between them. I don't want to be responsible for charging in and changing their lives too, not knowing if they would want it. I don't know if my dad would want it either.

And having been in the same situation myself, I know that regardless of how powerless I felt at times, and how much I wished for a saviour, nobody else could have changed it except me. And I'm glad nobody did, or I wouldn't now have the faith in myself and the strength that I got from it.

I'm not waiting for him to come round... I know he's too weak to change things, but it's still his decision, not mine. I can't take responsibility for his life.

I'm sorry to hear of your friend's situation... I hope he's found the courage to deal with it.

And no worries for your forwardness. I know how you feel.
( warmfuzzies Isn't here, Sat 11 Oct 2008, 17:29, Reply)