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Sunday, August 09, 2009 VW asks

Q: My daughter is bipolar with schizophrenia,

she has staged a war with me and has destroyed all of my personal property.If I sue her it will do no good because she is on disability and has no money to replace the things she has destroyed.  She gets pregnant so that she does not have to take her medicine. She has two small children in two years and is pregnant again. Recently she had me arrested, then filed a restraining order against me but emailed me the day before court. Everytime she tries to do something to me legally it backfires on her. I have no criminal record but she does. I cannot stand her. At this point in my life I would not be sad if she passes on, truly, she has done sooo much to me, but her children are at stake. What do I do?

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John McManamy, Health Guide
8/ 9/09 10:33pm

Hi, VW. I can't begin to imagine your agony. This is every parent's worst nightmare. I wish I had an answer for you. I can only urge you to reach out to those who can help you through this. Friends, family, therapy. Whatever it takes. This is a burden you can't bear alone, but ultimately the decisions you make will be yours and yours alone. You need support. You need wise counsel from people you trust. Please, do not hesitate.

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8/ 9/09 11:47am

Your daughter is still the same daughter you cared for as a child.  It is what she does that  you have difficulty with. Love your daughter and let go of the feelings of hatred that cause your distress.  Are you to be judged merely by what you write or do?  It seems you are upset by a personal attack. She damaged that you were attached to not your self.  You do not have to approve of her behavior and you can hold her accountable but do not let the things she does create your emotional turmoil or define who she is.

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8/10/09 2:46pm

I would contact MHMR or NAMI. Maybe you have. Your problems are much worse than mine.  My daughter, just says she is through with me and then changes her mind.  Do you know who her DR. is?  For the sake of the children, if you feel they are not being cared for and you wish to do it, you may have to step in and call Child protective services.  If you leave her alone, does she care for her children and leave you alone?  These are the best agencies I know to work with. Good luck. Loving Granny

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By VW— Last Modified: 12/26/10, First Published: 08/09/09