Farmergirl,

I'm sorry you are still feeling so rotten. I understand your reluctance to go back in the hospital. But really, if you're in bad shape, how much are you able to help your kids if you stay home? (Not trying to be mean, just asking.)

I know your husband doesn't handle separation well, but if you were to not go into the hospital and ended up committing sui, then he would really have some separation pain - as would the kids! So isn't it better for them to have the temporary separation necesary for you to get the care you need?

If your husband is capable of taking care of the kids while you're getting the help you need, i would encourage you to go into the hospital if you need to. They would still be allowed to call you and visit during visiting hours, right? So it would not be a complete separation. And it would only be a temporary one.

Please think about what YOU need.