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My 19 year old niece is in the hospital and not doing well. All my nieces and nephews are special to me, but she's a little more so. I was there when she took her first breath, I named her and we've always been very close.
She found out she was pregnant and tried to 'end' it herself. In doing so she's hurt herself and made herself very sick.
For the life of me I cannot figure out why she would do that. We've always been open about choice. She had so many people she could have gone to.
She has some issues, she's bi-polar and has some anger issues.
My heart is broken for her. I'm at a loss as to what to do. I've been just sitting with her and talking about whatever she wants.
Thanks in advance.
Edited to add:
I am moved beyond words by all the well wishes. Thank you all so much. It really does mean a lot.
I'd love to thank each one of you individually, but that would make the thread pretty big and forever to open.
So please accept this thank you and know that I've read each and every one of the comments. I was brought to tears.
alsame
(7,784 posts)healing vibes
yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)Vibes and hopeful wishes and yes prayers. I hope she recovers quickly.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,699 posts)I sure hope she pulls through...
dembotoz
(16,832 posts)RainDog
(28,784 posts)shenmue
(38,506 posts)monmouth3
(3,871 posts)CherokeeDem
(3,709 posts)It is so sad when someone doesn't realize they aren't alone to go through these things. Even people who know they are loved can sometimes feel there is no hope. It is wonderful that she has you to help her through this.
Wishing your niece, you and your family the best...
Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)That is very sad, and I will send whatever healing "vibes" I have your way.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)I will pray for you and your niece.
RiffRandell
(5,909 posts)I am sending them your way, to her and the rest of your family.
My nieces are very special to me as well; your post has made me cry...this must be so hard for you.
Not that I'm a psychologist, but I think the best thing right now is doing what you are doing...being there for her and showing her love and support.
Please keep us posted, and take care of yourself as well. It's a very emotionally draining situation, but stay strong and try to remain positive as difficult as that may be.
LittleBlue
(10,362 posts)My thoughts are with you and her.
A-Schwarzenegger
(15,596 posts)That's it, right there.
SharonAnn
(13,778 posts)From the Catholic Corporal and Spiritual works of Mercy
Visit the sick
Comfort the sorrowful
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Cha
(297,652 posts)TBF
(32,090 posts)thinking of both of you.
sheshe2
(83,898 posts)Vibes to you and your family.
It breaks my heart. My nieces and nephews are my life, so I understand your pain.
Squinch
(51,004 posts)snacker
(3,619 posts)and healing vibes to your niece.
Peace
TygrBright
(20,763 posts)nenagh
(1,925 posts)UtahLib
(3,179 posts)The helpless feeling is so awful but your devotion and support will help immeasurably.
pintobean
(18,101 posts)and the family.
warrior1
(12,325 posts)a la izquierda
(11,797 posts)I'm terribly sorry to hear this. I hope she heals quickly.
Gothmog
(145,554 posts)giftedgirl77
(4,713 posts)irisblue
(33,023 posts)this sucks. I do recall the bad days...sigh
bravenak
(34,648 posts)Sending you good vibes.
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TDale313
(7,820 posts)Sending healing vibes her (and your) way. Take care
LiberalEsto
(22,845 posts)I hope she heals completely and quickly
Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)DeSwiss
(27,137 posts)malaise
(269,157 posts)Sending good vibes
sufrommich
(22,871 posts)from anger issues,we have the same close relationship that it sounds like you and your niece have. One thing I've always tried to stress to her is that she's very young (she's 16) and that she is in the beginning stages of a very long life and as time goes by,problems that seem monumental to her now will actually seem inconsequential in the future and to hang on. I understand your broken heart as you sit with her in her hospital room,I've been there. Your niece has an auntie who loves her unconditionally,sometimes that's all you can do.
passiveporcupine
(8,175 posts)I wish her a speedy recovery...you are there for her now when she needs you...that is important. I'm so sorry you are having to go through this.
Sienna86
(2,149 posts)Your presence must be a huge comfort to her.
Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)lillypaddle
(9,581 posts)We say "never again," but it has already begun. No, I won't politicize your niece's pain and experience. I hope she will heal, inside and out. Kids are resilient, so I'm thinking she will heal, with time. I'm glad she has such a loving Aunt to help her along the way. Good vibes ... healing vibes sent in her direction (and yours). My very best wishes to all.
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)polly7
(20,582 posts)Good vibes for your niece, such an awful thing. You're a great uncle/aunt(?) being there for her and I'd bet that's helping her more than you know.
PADemD
(4,482 posts)healing thoughts to you and your niece.
Mira
(22,380 posts)pacalo
(24,721 posts)I'm sending my best vibes for her full recovery.
"I've been just sitting with her and talking about whatever she wants." I can't think of anything better to do for her at this point than to do what you're doing.
hedgehog
(36,286 posts)Just sitting and talking is a wonderful thing for her right now.
AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)Hope she gets better sometime.
winter is coming
(11,785 posts)joeybee12
(56,177 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(175,749 posts)RKP5637
(67,112 posts)FLyellowdog
(4,276 posts)WillyT
(72,631 posts)Peace...
Aristus
(66,462 posts)hue
(4,949 posts)You are already doing the best with Her-->being with Her!!
ladyVet
(1,587 posts)You never know what goes through someone's mind. She may have been super depressed over the situation due to her bi-polar, and couldn't see a way out. I hope she can talk about it soon.
Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)Be sure to update us on how she's doing. thanks and God Bless.
Chorophyll
(5,179 posts)SalmonChantedEvening
(31,952 posts)Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)Sending good healing vibes her way.
Sissyk
(12,665 posts)Sometimes, letting them talk is the very best thing. All my thoughts are with you both!
Jack Rabbit
(45,984 posts)meti57b
(3,584 posts)The medical profession is excellent! They will handle this.
tavernier
(12,400 posts)Prayers and good thoughts out there.
Jackpine Radical
(45,274 posts)You have my hopes, wishes, vibes and meditative prayers riding with you.
ClusterFreak
(3,112 posts)renate
(13,776 posts)Thank goodness you are there, letting her feel loved. I'm so sorry for her pain and for yours.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Paula Sims
(877 posts)CFLDem
(2,083 posts)tosh
(4,424 posts)for your niece. May she pull through this.
((my own niece, same age and also bipolar, went through something similar but at a younger age. sending my best your way...))
840high
(17,196 posts)hamsterjill
(15,224 posts)May she be well and whole very soon.
Bless you for being there for her. Fear is a horrible thing, and young people sometimes just don't understand that they are not alone. Continue to love her as you do. She is fortunate to have you.
sarge43
(28,945 posts)May all be well
cate94
(2,813 posts)healing vibes.
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)KT2000
(20,587 posts)wishes for her recovery soon.
Hekate
(90,793 posts)City Lights
(25,171 posts)Sending healing vibes your niece's way...
GoCubsGo
(32,088 posts)Oh boy...
thucythucy
(8,086 posts)I'll be thinking of you and your niece.
Best wishes.
LoisB
(7,231 posts)all the help she needs.
unionthug777
(740 posts)onestepforward
(3,691 posts)and everyone who loves her.
kairos12
(12,872 posts)Throd
(7,208 posts)Rowdyboy
(22,057 posts)oldandhappy
(6,719 posts)Holding both of you in my heart. This is a lot of pain. Hope she makes it.
TuxedoKat
(3,818 posts)sending prayers and good thoughts for your niece and your family. (((HUGS)))
grahamhgreen
(15,741 posts)calimary
(81,462 posts)Absolutely you have all our good thoughts and healing vibes and prayers. Your whole family does.
Dystopian
(6,421 posts)I'm so very sorry ... heart wrenching story.
Praying for her physical and emotional recovery...
And please take care of yourself, too.
peace~
LadyHawkAZ
(6,199 posts)((((Hugs))))
merrily
(45,251 posts)Violet_Crumble
(35,977 posts)Which is just be there for her and talk to her.
The Traveler
(5,632 posts)With the kind of loving support you are clearly providing, she'll come through in the long run. Until then, yeah, I'll keep you and your niece in my thoughts.
Trav
BelgianMadCow
(5,379 posts)MMcGuire
(121 posts)Best wishes
Michael
MrScorpio
(73,631 posts)riqster
(13,986 posts)Cofitachequi
(112 posts)KitSileya
(4,035 posts)rppper
(2,952 posts)I just lost a nephew last thanksgiving....22 and was getting his life together after a bad run of things....it caught our entire family off guard, as he was a sweet kid with a heart of gold. I hope the best for your niece, both in body and mind.
NaturalHigh
(12,778 posts)I hope she recovers and does well.
PeaceNikki
(27,985 posts)I'm so sorry. I hope she heals quickly.
Borchkins
(724 posts)B
myrna minx
(22,772 posts)so scared and desperate. My heart is with you and yours.
emsimon33
(3,128 posts)Yo_Mama
(8,303 posts)I'm sure it was the mental issues, not that she didn't have someone to go to. Bi-polar plus hormonal changes of pregnancy might be a difficult combination.
Jasana
(490 posts)cinnabonbon
(860 posts)What a terrible situation. Poor thing. You'll both be in my thoughts, one_voice. Will you let us know if she improves?
colorado_ufo
(5,737 posts)I know she will pull through this, and when the body has healed, counseling is due. Must be sure this never happens to her again!
Dorian Gray
(13,499 posts)her and her family. My thoughts and prayers go to her and everyone. I truly hope she recovers and gets proper counseling and medical help for her Bi-polar disorder and anger issues.
She needs love and understanding from you, and it sounds like she will get tons. Hugs. Be strong for her.
peace13
(11,076 posts)All you can do is love her and listen when she is ready to talk. Bi-polar and anger is not an easy combination. I deal with that with my sister. I a so sorry that you are going through this! Peace, Kim
bleedinglib
(212 posts)around her!!!!
gademocrat7
(10,667 posts)marvinsacco
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RBStevens
(227 posts)mopinko
(70,208 posts)what a horror.
noiretextatique
(27,275 posts)KamaAina
(78,249 posts)also, everyone reading this should take some time to reflect on how many women will be thrust into similar situations if the teahadists get their way. It really is a matter of life and death.
Tree-Hugger
(3,370 posts)Many prayers to your niece, you, and your family.
Wilms
(26,795 posts)You!
for being there.
cyberswede
(26,117 posts)}}}}}}vibes{{{{{{
I hope things turn out ok.
Kali
(55,019 posts)so sorry, best wishes
Rider3
(919 posts)Thoughts and prayers with you and your niece.
progressoid
(49,999 posts)blondie58
(2,570 posts)(((One voice)))
Sending positive thoughts and sunny skies from Colorado.
Keep us posted.
💖💜💗💜💛💙❤️💚💗💕💓
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)westerebus
(2,976 posts)I hope she is getting the best they have to offer..
And recovers soon.
In the mean time, she has you...
And all of us in her corner.
anniebelle
(899 posts)I was in a similar situation myself, years ago, and didn't feel I could talk to any adult about my problem. I don't understand the reasoning process that goes on, but I hope she'll be fine.