OT- Thoughts and prayers pls

So - as I was reading this entire thread - I kept thinking, ok Stef - yes - sometimes I call myself Stef - think of something that will make Pammy smile....Something witty yet loving, something supportive yet ADORABLE.  And - putting pressure on myself - wow - I am at a loss....Oh well....I can be loving and supportive - I think...I am so sorry that you are dealing with this crap!  Family is hard to handle many times.....How was that?!?!  Supportive and loving?  Now for the funny....I will STILL see you on Saturday right?!?!  Because, you know...that is REALLY the important thing...HA HA!  I love you and hope things become status quo shortly!  Keep us updated!

Just seeing your reply made me smile.

And yes, you will still see me on Saturday...or should I say, I will still see YOU on Saturday (because it's really not about you seeing us, it's about us seeing you, right?  I think I'm catching on)

Love you too!  Thanks again :)  I'll be sure to update once I know more, goodness knows I can't stay away from here on my days off.

Pam,

Prayers being uplifted for your brother, you and your family.  (((Hugs)))  He's in the best place.  Hopefully, he'll get the treatment he needs to get his life back in order.

Debbie

Thank you so much Debbie.  I appreciate it

Trust takes years to build and one sentence/action to shatter.   The choice to let it shatter you is yours and the guilt if it does would be his and would just start the destructive cycle in him over again probably.   It's NOT fair to you to have to shove that hurt under the rug but if you can make peace within yourself about it, it is the only way to move on.   Harboring it, letting it eat at you or even bringing it full face to a person that wasn't "in" at the moment he said stuff is like disciplining a kid the day after he broke the rules.   It really doesn't make a dent.   I pray he gets clean and stays clean and that you and your parents get clarity too.  I'm sorry he had to say mean things to Brian, in a warped way I guess that shows how close he feels to him.   It all sux but it can be fixed.   Death, however, cannot.   Wow, sorry, didn't mean to get heavy, but it brought up things.   Thinking of you, wishing you peace.

I am so sorry Pam, I just saw this thread this morning. I hope by now you have had some word from the hospital or your family about the situation. I know how horrible it is going through this and being scared and relieved and worried sick all at the same time. My son had his first psychotic break when he was about 11. Hallucinations and voices. It was terrible and I know exactly what you mean about going into "nurse" mode. The "sister" mode kicks in later. Then about four years ago my brother was in college in West Virginia when my mom got the call that my brother had a psychotic break. The police picked him up running through traffic yelling about God and something about stupid gorillas. Of course the ED sent him to a local psych hospital. That was a long trip. All the terrible things that go through your mind. And then worse when he was discharged and decided that he was fine and didn't need any help. Right now he is in jail for something totally unrelated. The really ironic part is that he wants to be a psychiatrist and was doing really well in school. Hopefully he will reach that dream some day. Sorry this was so long. I just wanted you to know that you have plenty of support here from your friends so don't hesitate to lean on us through this process. It will be rocky and rough but hopefully he will accept the help that is being offered. Prayers and hugs being sent your way.

Pam...Thinking of you and your family to find the strength to get through this rough time. Hopefully your brother witll get the help that he needs to find the way back to a productive journey.

On Sunday evening I had watched the movie about Lois Wilson who had started Al-Anon and at the very begining she said that addict cause a chain reaction of destruction and the movie went to explain how relationships break down. Yet they were also mended in time with most once recovery starts to take place.

If you should need anything you know you can always get in touch and we are here for you. Be strong my friend! 

Pam,
Prayers and thoughts heading your way. We are here for you if you need us. I can totally relate to how your parents are feeling. My mom had a breakdown 2 years ago and we had to put her in Friend's hospital so know that you are no alone and I am thinking about you. Hugs coming you way.

Im sorry you are all going through this, Pam.  Thoughts and prayers comign your way.

Wow Pam, what a tough situation to deal with. I'm sorry your brother is so sick, but I'm glad he wasn't able to hurt himself or end his life. I hope he gets the help he needs, and is able to be commited long enough for effective treatment. I wish for you peace, as there isn't a whole lot you can do but offer support. Please take care of yourself, and keep us posted.
Chris