Rah Times

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It was never my desire to be loved or accepted by the masses. I did, however, want to do what I found pleasure in doing. Today I can honestly say that I received no satisfaction out of the actions I have taken in the last few days. Being strong and steadfast is not terribly easy; neither is saving someone from themselves. These are my views in relation to my equally as determined child. I asserted my rights as a mother and probably my knowledge as a medical professional. After discussing what measures we should take concerning her welfare, my husband and I decided to have a mental health warrant issued so she could be picked up. We quickly realized because she was seventeen that the authorities were not going to infringe on her rights. I reported her as a runaway, the police made no serious effort locating her. If she chose to walk the streets, my impression was that the authorities would leave her alone to do just that, even if she were at risk of endangering herself but not others....

I had an extremely frustrating week for various reasons; once again my daughter has exerted her strong will. For the third time, she has run off. I tried to emphasize the need to get her into an appropriate facility to my spouse, but he was reluctant to do so. Unless a situation is critical, he does not seem to want to take action. When it comes to this child, it is evident that he believes he can still reason with her. I know one of my vices is that I am a thinker and not a talker. By the time, I express my opinion it is mainly because I have thought things through and is ready to take action, not to have a discussion. This frustrates everyone around me including my children. In this instance, however, I am all talked out. There are some things, which I cannot do on my own, in my marriage. If we do not agree, at times nothing gets done, other times he has the final say. At this juncture, I am not the only person who apparently is frustrated with this situation. It is at the point ...