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memorycatcher

Committing My Mom

Feb 19, 2007 09:10

My sister and I have been talking about having my mother committed to a mental hospital for years. Her rehab is going to be in a mental hospital. I'm going to try to get her committed while she is already there.

Now I need to figure out how to have her committed.

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Hope this helps... locoiguana February 19 2007, 17:39:00 UTC

I know what a sucky situation that can be. I've been through something slightly similar:

http://locoiguana.livejournal.com/120163.htmlGranted, our situations are somewhat different, but if there's anything I can do or say to help, I'd be more than happy ( ... )

Re: Hope this helps... memorycatcher February 19 2007, 19:59:47 UTC

Wow, thank you for sharing your story with me. It's good to know that I'm not alone ( ... )

Re: Hope this helps... locoiguana February 19 2007, 22:34:57 UTC

Wow, it sounds like I didn't fully understand your situation or history. No offense intended - I hope I didn't sound like a know-it-all ( ... )

Re: Hope this helps... memorycatcher February 19 2007, 22:42:43 UTC

You didn't sound like a know it all. I'm glad you said something at all.

I know I'll never be able to have a normal relationship with her. My goal really isn't for her to get well, that's too much to ask. My goal is for her to be someplace where she can't hurt people or herself.

It's a horrible decision but it has to be made. I used to wish my mother and I could have that kind of relationship. The truly frustrating thing is when she's sober, she is a great mom. But in 25 years I've seen her sober about 4 months total. My grand total living with her time is about six years.

I can't hope for such things. I just don't want to pay for the funeral and the guilt of my mother killing someone or having to take vengeance on the person who kills her.

I'm so glad that your mom is getting better. You are so lucky.

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mlleclare February 19 2007, 17:50:05 UTC

I don't know what CA law is, but depending on the state it can range from a relatively simple process (Louisiana) to impossible (Massachusettes). In my families, we commit a lot of people. If you want my two cents, I would draft a letter to the judge as you said in your last entry. I can't fathom how people can acquire an artillery of DUI's. It's gross.

memorycatcher February 19 2007, 19:18:08 UTC

She's in colorado, which makes it that much harder.

The good news is, she has to be there for three months, which give me time to hire a lawyer if I have to. I am not happy about having to do this but, alas.

Thanks for the support

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memorycatcher February 20 2007, 08:15:23 UTC

Thank you...a lot!