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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS grandma (my mother) is bipolar and I do not allow them together without my supervision. Never know when they're going to have an "episode."[/quote]

I'm a psychologist and this isn't accurate. Bipolar people don't suddenly have an episode. It can present itself more as a cycle. If you knew your grandma you could read the signs of when she was "down" or "high."  In any case my fil is bipolar and he's helped me watch my kids since they were born. That being said I would never leave them alone with them in his care- he's unpredictable in the way that he gets lost in his thoughts, but I know him very we'll. you don't know this boys mothers or her patterns. When it comes to my child's safety I don't take risks, regardless of whether it's nice or not nice to stop being friends with someone with a mental illness.  I agree with you being cautious.  I think a pp mentioned inviting friend to your house or doing outings as play dates where you could meet somewhere. A lot of what you know is here say and I do think that's important to be careful but also be kind and compassionate. Good luck![/quote]

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