Whoever that was at the VA.....


.........they don't have a clue about modern psych. To say it's better your husband leave you and you not be alone with your kids is just ignorant. I'm glad he stuck up for you and got you switched to a private place.
It might seem like punishment but your T did a good thing. And getting though PHP and IOP does help some, most of the time. Being BP isn't the end of the world, the combination of BP and PTSD is hard. Hang in there.