Okay. . .so my former niece-in-law

[stellanoir]

who's all of 15 years old tried to off herself by taking 55 Tylenol PM's. Don't know anything about that particular medication.

Just know that my son and she have an extraordinary connection. So we should go and see her, during her incarceration, early next week. I spoke with her mom tonight . She is clueless in many ways but knows as well as I do that my son can help his cousin like no other. So she swore that she'd put us on the visitor list.

I rarely do vanity threads. Yet this is one that makes me ache.

I too know too that he can help him like no other. Just wish I didn't have to put him through it. But for her sake, I will.

Love your children as best you can. This one was not. Though we'll try to make up for it as best we can now.

[Carni]

1. Oh man that's horrible

15 is an awful age for some kids.

I am thinking back (it was quite some time ago ah-hem)but I do recall it being like that age where you would like to hide in a cave and call it a day.

I wish all of you luck and good will!

[stellanoir]

4. We've been estranged for many years

but it would appear that it's time for a reconnection.

Thanks.

[joneschick]

2. that hurts for everyone

be easy on your son no matter the connection. He really doesn't need to feel responsible for her. I'm holding good thoughts for all.

[stellanoir]

6. No, thanks but I don't feel that he feels responsible

but better than that, he knows that it's the right thing to do.

He was seriously moved by the gravity of her circumstance. He wanted to try and help her, bless his soul.

[babylonsister]

3. You are not alone.

My niece, from the time she was 13ish until over 18, was in and out of rehabs, juvenile detentions, etc. She was loved, though spoiled, which in some ways makes her actions even more senseless.
She's going on 22 and okay, though not great. I think her drug and alcohol abuse affected her mentally, but she's finally at the point where she has settled down somewhat and also finally associates with her parents.
You both have a big heart, your son will be doing some good, and perhaps he'll see what a heartache going that route is. :hug:

[cally]

5. Was she incarcerated for the suicide attempt?

That many Tylenol is very dangerous. I'm glad you and your son are going to visit her. You are teaching him to do hard things and help someone he cares about. It's an important lesson for him. My heart breaks for the 15 year old. :cry:

[stellanoir]

7. Yup

I hate to subject him to it, but in my heart and soul, I know he'll cheer her up. That's the very best he can do in this unfortuenate circumstance.

[hickman1937]

8. "this one was not". How damn sad that little phrase is.

I hope your son is old enough to know that if he can help at all, try, but he is not ultimatly responsible for what she chooses to do good or bad.

[stellanoir]

9. He's fourteen and is wise beyond his years.

I think he is cognizant that he needs to make a gesture in this case. It's unique.

[hickman1937]

11. Wow. I don't think need to tell you what a good son you've raised.

Good thoughts and wishes to him for what he has to do way too soon, and you for you by and on his side.:hi:

[progmom]

10. oh stella

:hug:
if your son is anything like you, and i believe he is, he must be so compassionate and empathetic. i hope he can help his cousin without being hurt. :hug:

[miss_kitty]

12. your son's visit could quite possibly be that young girl's

best medicine. Any visitor who goes to see her and brings love and acceptance and understanding and the desire to help will go a long way.

You are not putting him through anything by visiting her. You are allowing him to express compassion and love to someone who could really use a big dose of it right now. It could be a turning point in her troubled life-to know the her cousin cares so much for her. It sounds like you've raised a fine young man there. Congratulations. It's a tough job, and it sounds as if you've done it well.

It will probably be a very rewarding experience for all of you.

My thoughts and good wishes go out to your niece and the rest of your family.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

13. Tylenol overdose = BAD NEWS. High levels of tylenol are extremely

toxic to the liver and can easily cause death or the need for a liver transplant.

It is a common scenario for people to OD on tylenol because they think of it as a relatively harmless drug, and then actually die, not really intending to.

Sounds like a lucky scenario where this was discovered early enough for her to receive antidotal treatment and avert these fates.