& hes home

Well, he is home. 

Lets all ponder that for a while. 

It has been a day and I am still just as anxious, and unsure of how I feel about it.

He came home, against my better judgement. Against what I felt was right, and against what I wanted. 

I don’tknow if it is for the best. Nor, do I know if anything will change. No, I take that back, something will change. Something has to change. 

I spoke with the doctor there in MArion who was simply just as blunt and honest as me. i liked him. Score one for scaring the crap out of Travis, and 2 for Travis listening to it. 

Basically, Travis has a severe video game addiction. It is to the point where it is at the level of an alcholic. He needs AA or something of that nature, and may be sent to substance abuse treatment for it. He is narrasistic, (I would say ocd personailty disorder not ocd) He has ptsd, he has anxiety and anger. 

He was told he can fix this, he was told if he does not agree to treatment I will be filing for seperation, and he will be leaving the house, I will not be. 

He will be going to battle creek for inpatient or I will be done. He will eb going to addiction treatment or I am out.

The paramiters are clearly defined, and the doctor told him he isn’t stupid. he knows what needs done, and will do it, because ifhe doesn’t I can declare him mentally unfit and send him to the state mental hospital.

So, he is home, he has been on his games some. Isn’t sleeping still. 

He talked to one of his vietnam guys.

He stated he was happier away from the kids and me. That hurt. Nice guy, really? Who says that crap? I say things like I enjoy time away or I enjoy the change when I am away, butI would never say I am happier without my children. 

I can not manage anything else right now. It is survivng the weekend. I have more to say, but now is not the time. I am going to try and shower, and make today good. 

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I pray God is allowed to reach him before it’s too late.

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August 24, 2013

Hopefully things turn around for the best, and if they don’t, I hope that you can stick to your guns, even if it’s hard. I do think that if Travis does fail to turn his life around, and you do send him on his way, he’ll not look back. I don’t see him as being very… kid-oriented, even with his own. That care and being mom and dad will continue to fall on your shoulders.

August 24, 2013

*hugs*

August 24, 2013

Recognizing and acting on what is needed in this situation is critical for everyone involved. Children especially need to know that their parents are acting in their children’s best interest, even if it means (temporary) separation. Wishing you (and Travis) well.

I know I’m not super close, but I am here if you need anything. Please let me know!

August 24, 2013

I am glad you gave him some boundaries and I hope he listens and goes by them. I hope he makes the necessary changes to keep his family together.

If he came home against your judgement it means that the hospital thought he should be discharged. So, how can you admit him, declare him unfit? Also, if he is addicted to games , self absorbed, anxious and angry and won’t get treatment…that’s one thing. You can kick him out but I don’t see how legally he can be committed. Don’t get me wrong. I feel for you; you have your hands more than full. But it does nt sound to me that he is incompetent or psychotic and unless he is a threat to himself or to his family, he doesn’t meet the criteria.

August 25, 2013

*HUGS*….and it sounds like he’s in for quite a battle. Sorry to hear he’s already playing again. I’m worried he thinks he can control his addiction rather than the other way around…. 🙁

August 26, 2013

Praying for you and your family xoxoxo