Hello lark265: Yes... I recall once saying, in a support group I attended, my parents would have better understood me going to prison than onto a hospital psychiatric ward. I have had SO MANY emotional struggles all of my life. I learned very early on that I must keep them all to myself at all cost. And so I did. In fact I kept them hidden until they finally came spilling out like vomit around the age of 50. I've been slowly sliding downhill ever since. You are correct... this is serious stuff. I celebrate your willingness to do whatever it would take to get your kids the help they might need, should the need arise...