Is this post real?

[Anonymous]

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/479376.page

I feel so sad for this woman. Wish I could help.

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/479376.page

I feel so sad for this woman. Wish I could help.

The poster has a bit of a track record of posting on this or similar topics. So, if she is faking the post, it is one in a series. Because of that, I'll lean toward it being real.

[Anonymous]

If serious, the poster go to aa.org and seek help.

[Anonymous]

The OP has now claimed that they have taken pills in a suicide attempt.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, this is an emergency. Is there any way you can help, Jeff?

[Anonymous]

Can the site admin trace the IP and report it to 911?

[Anonymous]

I would call 911 too. Even if the poster is faking it all for attention, I think a visit from the authorities is in order.

[Anonymous]

She's made a new thread I think. http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/479407.page

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would call 911 too. Even if the poster is faking it all for attention, I think a visit from the authorities is in order.

+1
How do you feel about calling the authorities and providing whatever information you can? After all, she claims to be caring for a 2 year old. Even if it's fake, this suggests a serious judgment problem if in fact she has a child in her care.

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would call 911 too. Even if the poster is faking it all for attention, I think a visit from the authorities is in order.

+1
How do you feel about calling the authorities and providing whatever information you can? After all, she claims to be caring for a 2 year old. Even if it's fake, this suggests a serious judgment problem if in fact she has a child in her care.

If I call 911, it goes to DC's 911 system. All I can say is that someone I can't identify, in a place that I can't identify, has said something that I can't confirm. They would have to get additional information from the poster's ISP (in this case, Comcast). I would also be doing this about once a month. That's just not something that I want to be doing.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would call 911 too. Even if the poster is faking it all for attention, I think a visit from the authorities is in order.

+1
How do you feel about calling the authorities and providing whatever information you can? After all, she claims to be caring for a 2 year old. Even if it's fake, this suggests a serious judgment problem if in fact she has a child in her care.

If I call 911, it goes to DC's 911 system. All I can say is that someone I can't identify, in a place that I can't identify, has said something that I can't confirm. They would have to get additional information from the poster's ISP (in this case, Comcast). I would also be doing this about once a month. That's just not something that I want to be doing.

Is there a way you can call 9111 and just give them a heads up-they can do the detective work-was just going to report this as a child is possibly at risk. It may just be an attention seeking nut, but perhaps she is serious. Please do not turn your back on a child in need-you don't want "blood on your hands". Do something even if it will take a few minutes of your time and be annoying to you-help an innocent kid!

[Anonymous]

You can also call MOCO non emergency # and they can look into it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would call 911 too. Even if the poster is faking it all for attention, I think a visit from the authorities is in order.

+1
How do you feel about calling the authorities and providing whatever information you can? After all, she claims to be caring for a 2 year old. Even if it's fake, this suggests a serious judgment problem if in fact she has a child in her care.

If I call 911, it goes to DC's 911 system. All I can say is that someone I can't identify, in a place that I can't identify, has said something that I can't confirm. They would have to get additional information from the poster's ISP (in this case, Comcast). I would also be doing this about once a month. That's just not something that I want to be doing.

Is there a way you can call 9111 and just give them a heads up-they can do the detective work-was just going to report this as a child is possibly at risk. It may just be an attention seeking nut, but perhaps she is serious. Please do not turn your back on a child in need-you don't want "blood on your hands". Do something even if it will take a few minutes of your time and be annoying to you-help an innocent kid!

But aren't you just as qualified as Jeff to make this call? He's given you the only specialized info he has--that the poster uses Comcast. Why haven't you called 911 yet?

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:
Is there a way you can call 9111 and just give them a heads up-they can do the detective work-was just going to report this as a child is possibly at risk. It may just be an attention seeking nut, but perhaps she is serious. Please do not turn your back on a child in need-you don't want "blood on your hands". Do something even if it will take a few minutes of your time and be annoying to you-help an innocent kid!

Blood on my hands? That's a bit harsh isn't it? Keep in mind, that this all occurred hours ago (the poster's last post was over 4 1/2 hours ago). It's too late to be calling anyone now. Moreover, her husband was on the way home. It's much better to let him handle it.

I have been dealing with threads like this for years. I have struggled with what I should do and sweated as I waited for posters to show up again after they made threats of suicide. In every case, the poster has reappeared (once after a week or so during which I subjected myself to a lot of guilt). There will probably be a time when the poster actually goes through with it. I certainly don't relish that day, but these are simply not situations in which I'm going to involve myself.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Is there a way you can call 9111 and just give them a heads up-they can do the detective work-was just going to report this as a child is possibly at risk. It may just be an attention seeking nut, but perhaps she is serious. Please do not turn your back on a child in need-you don't want "blood on your hands". Do something even if it will take a few minutes of your time and be annoying to you-help an innocent kid!

Blood on my hands? That's a bit harsh isn't it? Keep in mind, that this all occurred hours ago (the poster's last post was over 4 1/2 hours ago). It's too late to be calling anyone now. Moreover, her husband was on the way home. It's much better to let him handle it.

I have been dealing with threads like this for years. I have struggled with what I should do and sweated as I waited for posters to show up again after they made threats of suicide. In every case, the poster has reappeared (once after a week or so during which I subjected myself to a lot of guilt). There will probably be a time when the poster actually goes through with it. I certainly don't relish that day, but these are simply not situations in which I'm going to involve myself.

I guess you have a point-the "Blood on hands" was from some zoo post a while back-(was just a play on words-clever no?) At any rate, I hope the lady is ok (and the kid)-perhaps threads like these should immediately be given suicide hotline #'s from MD/DC/VA a suggestion to call 911 and a wish for good luck-then lock the thread I guess-seems like they want attention but do need help. It's the kids I worry about.