Do what you have to do to get him

into the psych ward.  Once he is there, let his doctors know that under no circumstance is he coming back home, that you are changing the locks and talking to a lawyer.  If he has no where to go, since he is bipolar, perhaps social work will be forced to step in and find a place for him.  The hospital and doctors will always try to get the family to step back in and take care of the patient, but if you flatly refuse because of your children's welfare, they will find a place for him. 

Can you tell that I have a family member with a mental illness?  I know it's frustrating but hang in there.  Just make sure everybody knows you are DONE.

• How would you handle a manipulative person who threatens - anonMT
  • That sounds like my dad.....sm - curious girl
  • Hand him a bottle of sleeping pills and say - "Go for it."
    • Ha! Yes, go for it!...nm - van
  • Well, I called the police, told them the situation - anonMT
    • Change the locks on your doors, nail the windows shut - don't forget to
    • Hang in there... - K8
    • You did the right thing, it could - van
    • Good for you. - Happy MT Robin
  • I've been where you are.... - Boo
  • It is better to call the police or the ambulance - van
  • Are you ready to be brave? Take a deep breath... - anon
  • 5150 and 5250 admission - darlene
  • I am so sorry that you are having to - Nature
  • Are you the same person who - tough times
    • My heart goes out to you and your children - I wish I had some really good advice to give you; I - woofer
    • Yes, that was me. I let him come back after he was - anonMT
      • Do what you have to do to get him - tough times
  • how to handle - longtimer
    • anonMT - van
      • Emotional Blackmail - sm

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