BlueInanna, you're going to have to do something that will keep him out of your home for the sake of your children remaining. Isn't there some kind of in-house treatment for him that will give him some understanding of what he must do to contain himself to be able to come back and live with you and the others in your home?

You're fortunate that you and your other two youngsters weren't seriously physically injured. I know the psychological pain is almost as bad for you, but, lady, you have more than your share to deal with this happening to your son.

Please talk to an attorney if you can't get positive help from the unit he is in now
that will enable him to go through at least 3 months of instruction, medications, and
psychotherapy. I don't see how you can permit him back into your home as the
situation is now. Then, I guess you'll need to explain to your son that it is for his safety
and that your attorney has insisted that those steps be taken to insure his remission.

I know that it must be a real nightmare right now, but he can be made better with the
right medical, educational, and understanding of how this illness is affecting him and
what his responsibility is for his well-being.

I'll be thinking of you and hoping for the very best for all of you as you go through this.

Did you get any sleep at all last night? How are the girls holding up? I might ask how
they feel about their brother's coming back any time soon.

I hope today will be a better one for you.

Take care.