Oh Denise, how awful for all of you.   I can't even imagine going through what you described.  I'm so glad that he is at least at McLeans now.   Please keep us posted whenever you feel up to it.... and of course as much as you want to!!  I've also had you and your son in my thoughts for a long time.  I hope it helps to know that you have a whole community pulling for you in so many ways.    I wish I could hug you in person.

Lots of love and strength to you and your family Denise.

Karin

Thoughts your way, Denise. Take care of yourself and your family.

Walt

How lucky he made it home where he can have his family love.

be strong and be with him..

Hi Denise,

 

I too, am so sorry to learn of your son's issues. I hope that he gets the care he needs at McLean's so that some stability returns to his and your lives.

 

Be strong, and be well.

Jay

Hi friends - it has been a very long, draining week.   Justin alternates between being almost catatonic, to sobbing, to almost belligerent to delusional, paranoid and more.  He refuses to eat and drink but both last night and tonight we were able to get him to eat dinner and drink gatorade.  We also were able to get him to take one of his meds tonight.  He had a terrifying night where he thought he was locked in his room so was refusing to go back in there but eventually he did go in and fell asleep before we left.  I am going to call soon to see if he stayed asleep and the nurse and staff agreed to keep his door open all night if that helped him.  It is so hard to see him like this and I had a hard time holding it together tonight.

 

On a cheerful note, I spoke with Mariposai tonight and it sounds like she is having a wonderful trip and with Craig/Pro tonight and heading to Boston tomorrow.  I am so hoping to meet up with her at some point but if not it was great to hear her voice.   Again, thank you all for your good thoughts, prayers and encouragement!