update on father/daughter situation

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Registered: 07-28-2004
update on father/daughter situation
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Mon, 10-15-2007 - 7:43pm
My husband and I have been in marriage counseling for some time now. I went and spoke with our counselor today, knowing that she is mandated to report the event. She is also mandated to report this to his CO. So, with that said...things will be dealt with. I feel strong knowing that I'm sending a message that this is unacceptable. My husband is severely depressed right now to the point that I fear he will harm himself. I told our counselor, and she validated my feelings with those of her own. We are seeing her together at 9 tomorrow and she will evaluate him at that point. Tonight he has to inform his command of what happened so that they get a heads up. Tomorrow she will call Child Protective Services while we are there. It's what has to be done to insure that my husband gets the help he so desperately needs. As for the marriage? Well, that's on the back burner for now. My only concern is sending the right message. Thank You all for your reassurance. I will not allow myself to be talked into believing that I'm making a big deal out of this, etc. which was coming. I will update and let you all know what happens with CPS.
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Registered: 07-22-2003
Mon, 10-15-2007 - 8:05pm

I'm glad you went through with doing what needed to be done. This must be a very difficult time for you. I hope your husband comes through this alright, I know what it is like to be depressed, although I have never been bad enough to be suicidal or want to hurt myself in any way. Hopefully all will work out now that the ball has been set in motion.


Please do come back and let us know how things are. Good luck to all of you.

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Tue, 10-16-2007 - 11:20am
You are really doing the right thing.
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Tue, 10-16-2007 - 3:46pm
I must have missed something sorry....but why call child protective services if your husband is depressed and threatening to harm himself??