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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. I just left her room a little while ago. She is breathing on her own, and was able to talk when I was there (they took out the ventilator when she woke up.)[b] I just wanted to crawl into that bed with her and fix her. I've always been able to fix what was broken and now I can't fix the person who is the center of my whole world.[/b] There is no logical reason why she survived. This is her 3rd attempt in a year, her first attempt while under psychiatric care/drug regiment. My son, I think, will be ok. [b]I lied to him to keep her secret.[/b] I have people who are listening, who are trying to understand, but I find I just tuned them out today. I am crumbling under the weight of this all. [/quote]

To the 1st bolded section: I can relate. When I see someone whom I love and who's in pain or suffering, I want to fix that and I get mad at myself if I can't. Totally irrational, but that's what it is. That's part of what you need help managing right now.

To the 2nd bolded section: it's commendable that you want to protect your son. You did the right thing in the short term. People will talk and this will leak and get around to him. He needs to know the truth in an age appropriate way, and in a therapeutic setting. Get that boy in therapy, for the love of what's most dear and holy to you. He will NOT be ok otherwise. Sorry to be harsh.[/quote]

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