Sister in law has been served divorce papers and is now really angry and has told 2 people that she wants to kill herself and her kids. She could have said this to scare husband but how do we know she's not serious? How can I protect the children?
2006-12-08 14:03:48 · 14 answers · asked by alien police 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I would notify the authorities, and your county mental health office. Have the people that she said this to document the incident. Take her words seriously...protect the children.
2006-12-08 14:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by Nut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is your sister-in-law? Go talk to the lady...have a cup of coffee or 2 with her, so you can pick up on any verbal concerns for yourself........you jumping to conclusions with this hear say......if it was a family member of mine,(not only would I'd be scared to death of such words , but so very concerned for my niece's and nephew's!!!) I'd be over to her house and talking it over with her, ( the situation), getting to the truth, first hand, & NOT rely on someone else's .........rumors? If you then feel that there is a concern, then by all means, contact the sister-in-laws' familly.....bring this matter to their attention, or you and her go talk to your minister.....after these 2 steps, then, perhaps, start thumbing thru your local yellow pages for resources......etc......
good luck.......but, start and keep the peoples involved and their situation in your prayers .......our Lord ALWAYS knows best!!!!!!!! with all AND every situation of our lives...........GET TO HER HOUSE OR GIVE HER A CALL
2006-12-08 14:45:16 · answer #2 · answered by suzy3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something like this should be taken very seriously these days, get the kids away some how fast... even for a so called overnight camp out etc. don't leave her alone and get to her church or pastor asap
2006-12-08 14:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by Floyd G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never ever take talks of murder and suicide lightly. Contact the authorities. BUT also know that no one really wants to die, she just wants the pain to stop. She is feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Reach out to her, get her talking and just listen. She just wants to be validated and to know that she matters some how. Be kind and be someone she can talk to that will help so much.
2006-12-08 14:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call dept. of health and human rescorces..let them check out the sit...she is probably just running her mouth, but it has happened before to a lot of kids, mother and fathers wiping out whole families..tell them it may not be true..I would rather be safe than sorry..No one know how much someone else can stand..........
2006-12-08 14:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by Brenda Soooooooooooooooooooooooo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is depressed and suicidal, the child services will only place the children with the stable parent or grandparents until the mother has sought treatment.
2006-12-08 14:11:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your local health department. They will know what to do. Your first priority is to protect the kids from her and protect herself from her. You'll end up hating yourself if she really did you and you didn't do anything to stop her. You can also research and call a suicide hotline. They will also know what to do.
2006-12-08 14:08:32 · answer #7 · answered by jj_bao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who told you this? Your brother? Is he trying to find a way to get custody of the kids? Did she tell you this herself? If she said this to her soon to be ex, then, he needs to report her.
2006-12-08 14:30:22 · answer #8 · answered by Lovebug123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Division of Youth and Family Services and perhaps they can intervene with some serious counseling.....this is a scary situation.
2006-12-08 14:06:49 · answer #9 · answered by shellybear0925 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to call the policwe right away so they can check it out and make sure the kids stay safe and you need to do this right know.( A.S.A.P.)the children safety could be on your shoulders.
2006-12-08 14:40:36 · answer #10 · answered by little_bear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋