Saturday, December 20, 2008

My wife's doctor wants to hospitalize her for mental health but we have 3 kids and I cant afford child care

My wife's doctor wants to hospitalize her for mental health but we have 3 kids and I cant afford child care?

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find a way, neighbors to help , or a local church. I hate to say this BUT if she doesnt get help, your kids could be in danger, remember andrea yates ?
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You need to find a way to do this. Call in support from all family and all friends. If you go to church, ask them for help too. The health and well being of your wife is in jeopardy here and maybe your children. Following your doctors advise is what is best for everyone in your family. You do not say how old your children are but do they have friends whose families would help out? If one of my children's friends families asked if they could come and stay for something so important I would be more than willing to do so.
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You need to take care of your wife's mental health if you want to ensure that your kids grow up in a healthy environment. Talk to your children's teachers, neighbors, church, everyone you can think of to get help during this. Good luck.
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Im sorry my first thought was also Andrea Yates. They wouldnt want to hospitalize her unless she was a danger to herself or others. Call in sick for a day or two until you have a better idea what is going on. You really have to get your wife the help she needs!
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There is a family leave law that applies to some larger employers, that say a person can have a certain amount of time off to care for their family. Check that out with your employer first. If that doesn't apply to your employer, do you have parents or parents-in-law or other relatives who could help? Perhaps you could move closer to family who could help you. Also, there are some social services that will help with child care. Maybe you could contact the social services in your county or state or city. They could at least point you in the right direction. If you can get your wife help, it would be best to do so.
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Maybe your wife would be free from mental health problems if she had had a break before! Seems like she was always on duty for lack of childcare or other help. You may have to stop working to look after your children, they are your responsibility too.
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Well if your wife is ill how will she be taking care of the kids?? Your question doesn't really make sense. It sounds as if you are saying you would rather let your wife continue to be sick and have to take care of kids when she's not up to it than to have to ask for help. I hope that's not what you mean.

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