After working several years at a counseling center, my nieve eyes were opened to how truely horrible the the things we read about or hear about can effect lives. Seeing what victims and their families go thru tore my heart out. I was the administrator, not a counselor, but sometimes clients would bear their souls to me and Iwould go home in tears just knowing how deeply the scars went. We also worked with the police dept. to counsel those that had been arrested and sentenced to counseling, so I got to see the ugly side, too. As hard as it may be for your dtr to talk about it, it will help. Sometimes, talking to a stranger who has no emotional involvement is easier. They can see past the pain to help the victim understand and deal with it. I have a bi-polar step-dtr and s-i-l, and know that the right meds and dosages are extremely important. It took over 10 yrs to find the right combination for my s-d and the one that works for my sil is unaffordable so he can't hold down a job. I know you are doing everything in your power to support your dtr, and it will help her more than you or she realizes. I am so sorry this happened and will keep you all in my prayers. |