So the stepson has been visiting his brother's house through the weekend and yesterday. Definitely a much needed relief.
Last night we went to a monthly meeting of NAMI. It was cool to find that there is a support group where you can find out information about how others are handling their children/spouses/siblings with the same type problems. But it's also bad because it was thrown into our face exactly what we are facing here... most of them have been at this for years... if not DECADES! That was about the most depressing thing ever.
Now we are trying to figure out how to proceed with getting our sicky some help. We heard:
1) They are in pain.
2) They want to be normal.
3) They want to be in control of themselves.
The question is, how can we get him help?
When I left this morning for work, my wife was very depressed looking. I should probably call her in a little bit to make sure she is okay. The length of time that the others at the meeting had to deal with their people really hit her hard.
*sigh*
