Keeping it real

[Lifes Twists]

Zues,

I am surprised DCF / SS has not been involved. I went through exactly what you are in April. My wife also tried suicide and ended up in the hospital. The hospital reported it to DCF / SS. They investigated it and determined the children should stay with me. I was supposed to determine if wife is under any type of drug or alcohol each time kids are with her. If she is I am not to leave them with her or remove them if necessary. A court order was just entered that spells that out. It gives me final say concerning the kids.

Did your wife leave a note? Those who do are crying out for help. Those who don't are more dangerous as they really do want to kill them selves. They are more likely to try again. The next year is the worst for another attempt. How will you feel if she does or does something worse?

You need to talk to a lawyer. If DCF / SS has not been involved or done an investigation you may want to involve them. A lawyer will tell you what is best course of action. You need to think about your kids now and their safety. You cannot worry about hurting your wife's feelings right now or even DBing. That can be worked on later.

Take it from one who has just gone through what you are going through. I was surprised my wife was released after a week. I feel the mental health system in our country is bad right now.

Good luck and feel free to contact me in MLC section if you have any questions or need support.