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i can't believe it... I took my mom out to dinner last night to celebrate her birthday, and we pulled up in the drive at the same time. When I got out of the car, I wished her a happy birthday, and she told me that I was the first person to wish her a happy birthday--they had forgotten at work. She looked like she had a pretty crappy day, so I was glad that we were going out to celebrate. Dad went out and got her a carrot cake and a card--I'm guessing he remembered when my Uncle left a message wishing her a happy birthday. I'm going to have to remember to remind him so her feelings don't get hurt again--he just can't be relied upon to remember. Anyway, we went to Macayos, and we're talking, and I'm just thinking that she's tired and quiet b/c her birthday kind of sucked. But then she told me that she'd spoken to my brother, and that he and his wife were splitting up. That didn't surprise me too much--they are always having problems, but I was sad to hear it...especially since Heath is now here. I was hoping that since they waited so long to have children, that they were really committed to staying with each other. Guess not. But then she told me that the SIL had packed everything up and moved to her parent's house, who were out of town for the weekend. She then OD'd on pills...with Heath there alone with her. And then called her sister, who thought she sounded too groggy and went over to check on her and took her to the hospital, calling my brother to have him come pick up Heath. I'm just sick about this. I've lost count of how many times she's attempted suicide since they've been married, and I'm fairly certain she was hoping my brother would come run to her side, say he'd do exactly whatever she wanted him to as has always occurred, but that didn't happen. As of yesterday, he hadn't gone to the hospital to see her. I'm not surprised that she OD'd again. But I am very sorry that she did it with Heath there. I know she loves that little boy, and it saddens and angers me that she would do that. What if her sister hadn't come over? Her parents weren't due back until today, so there Heath would have been for 3 days, without food, water, and a clean diaper. When Artboy got home from work last night, I gave him an extra tight hug, and then told him what I'd found out. He was so angry at her as well, and told me to tell my brother that if he ever needed a babysitter, he was available from 6a until 2pm when he had to leave for work. I can't even begin to explain just how touched I was that he would offer to do that for my brother. I just hugged him, thanked him, and cried. I didn't sleep well last night. It took me forever to fall asleep, and then I kept waking up. I talked to my boss about it, and he told me that he should call CPS and file a report. I'm not sure that my brother would do this, but it would certainly help if he's wanting to file for custody. As long as she is with her parents, I'm sure Heath will be safe. But we're all afraid that she'll take him and run...she's such a vindictive person. I can't believe this is all happening... |