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November 12, 2007, 7:27 pm PST
 Quote From: petulia When I read your story, I got goosebumps... My 13 yr old son just came home after 5 months in a behavioral facility... he had a very frightening manic explosion, I had to call 911, I have never been so terrified in my life. He is my youngest and also is very bright, however on the flip side, he to is a master mind manipulater and can make his lies very believable and feel no remorse... he has been home one week and has smashed his PSP in a angry rage, lied and his favorite thing to do is 'disrespect' me... I understand the finance end... the cost for his 5 month stay was $60,000. I so understand your pain and the love we both share in common for our amazing and intelligent sons... I also was advised to look into boarding schools, financially for me it is not an option... I was told about a support group DBSA (depression bipolar support alliance), they may have resources and suggestions to help you find a boarding school to place your son.... If your unable to locate them in your area, let me know and I'll do my best to get you some helpful information.... Thank you so much for sharing your story & your kind words of encouragement...My son's MAJOR issues started at 13...we have had some contact with a place here in Texas & hopefully he will be placed in January - we are praying that it will work out & will be the right place for him. They will work with our income & are a wonderful facility that has actually been seen on the Dr.Phil show...we really hope everything goes well with admissions & the place is a "good fit" - his therapists have suggested one with a little more "lock down" type atmosphere - we just cant find "exactly" what they are talking about for less than about $6000.00 a month...He will be done with the program in Oregon on Nov. 28th and so we are just at a total loss for what to do with him until he can go into the Boarding School here....we are told if he comes home in between that - well....that would not be good for him, us, or our younger children...they are 10 & 3 years old & to tell you the truth - they have been through enough. We are hoping that there will be someway for him to stay where he is until then - however, they charge $450.00 a day - sooooo......we will just have to see how it ends up working out. I will be praying for your son & your family....It makes me so sad to see other kids in such turmoil & pain (you know they hate feeling this way - not feeling normal) and I know your pain as a Momma - I pray you will have peace and comfort & wisdom to do the right things - that is what I pray for everyday. |
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