My brother called me. My nephew (who is in IOP) took my sister to the ER for psych-related issues. She also has bipolar disorder, but my b-i-l's behavior is surely the main trigger, according to what my brother said. That's definitely not hard to believe as he has a history of verbally and emotionally abusing my sister, living nephew, and late nephew.

My dad apparently called my brother demanding to go home from the assisted living, prematurely. We don't know what (or who) triggered that. We do not want or need that at this time. I told my brother to tell our dad to think about his children for a change, instead of only himself himself himself, which has been his lifelong tendency. We fear one of his vulture cronies may have influenced his sudden 180, but we're not sure. My brother will examine the visitor log. We have the power to do so.

I will not get involved with my father. My siblings know my involvement during such times does more harm than good. I do feel guilt given my siblings current health issues. I have reached out to my sister, leaving a vmx. I will be there for her.

If our father goes home, I especially feel for my brother since he lives in our dad's house. It's hard, folks. I love my brother. I'd probably want to invite my brother to stay with me, temporarily, if it came to it, but I believe my husband would possibly object. I love my brother dearly, but his extreme stress and anger can sometimes be quite triggering, itself. My family has always been...I can't even think of the right word.

My sister has been doing the lion's portion of the work regarding our father. I can't help but assume that contributed, too. It has to stop. If my dad does go home right away, he will be on his own. It's a hard decision to make, but we must take care of ourselves and not let ourselves be taken all the way down in the process.