STORM2K

I am at my alma mater currently as I type this..

I have just found out.. that Cassie did it again..

She allegedly cut herself again on Tuesday after swearing up and down to me and several others that she wouldn't do it anymore.

According to a report.. Cassie was told Tuesday night by her parents that she couldn't use the phone because allegedly Cassie's been calling all over the place.

Well.. Cassie apparently cut her ankles and tried to cut up and down her legs too. Also.. Cassie will apparently NOT BE ALLOWED BACK IN THE SCHOOL TILL THE REST OF THE YEAR!

Early this morning.. Cassie said to someone that they didn't even want me to know what was going on. I'm really angry now, but I am also very upset at the same time. I'm left with daunting questions..

I'm going to call where Cassie is later and see if they'll allow her to have any visitors. I'm scared, upset, anxious, all over again!

Hugs and prayers needed all around Please!

Ok....I feel so sorry for you John....that is so sad...SHE NEEDS HELP! Just help her out, give her lots of love, and you need to be there for her. Its going to be alright...this time. You just have to trust in God that they will get her help. HE IS THERE FOR YOU AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

That is unfortunate, John! I will keep you and Cassie in my prayers!

I'm sorry for both of you, but I do believe that she needs more than a few days in a hospital at this point.

Sorry to hear about it. (((HUGS)))

Hopefully, Cassie would get some help, because she is gonna need some.

She does need a few more days in the hospital. Supposedly her mom was asked if "anything traumatic in Cassie's life has happened".. and Cassie's mom said No..

But Cassie has told me she's been through several traumatic issues.

I'm going to continue to love and adore her.. But she needs A LOT OF HELP. and I hope she gets it..

Her mom may need some help, too. She not very sensitve to the situation... or shall I say, very sensitive in a caring way.

Yea I agree with Brian her mom needs some serious help and quick....she needs to be seperated from her from a little while and get some pshycological help and quickly. Best of luck John and hope everything turns out fine

John, You and Cassie will be in my prayers. She does need help and I pray she can get some and her Mom becomes a little more supportive of her needs. God speed

Thank you for the prayers guys.. I'm going to call the place where Cassie's at in a little while.. Maybe they'll give me some information.

Ms. Dixon said that Cassie originally told her Mom.. "Don't let John know I'm in here again.." I wonder why she didn't want me to know..

Anyway.. I am praying that she is helped in a big way. I will try to help her.. and I really want to go see her tomorrow if I get the oppurtunity.. If not.. maybe I'll try to go see her on Sunday after the morning church service..

Just last night I was praying for her in church and I prayed for her just seconds before I stepped on GHS campus today. Then I ran to Ms. Dixon in a panic when I heard Cassie was in the hospital again..

I hope being in the Relay tomorrow night helps burn my stress off.. or at least some of it

This may be blunt, but I think it's time for you to let her alone while she seeks professional help. Her crap has been cauing you TOO MUCH distress. Just distance yourself from her for a while.

THeres' wisdom in that answer. LEt her know you care for her and want her to get help, but you can't hang around her if she is going to keep doing those things.

I know I can't hang around her if she does this stuff all the time.. But I am also apparently the only 1 she has right now..

I don't wanna dessert her.. I really feel like she really does have only me during this time..

I know I need to be strong! so I'll try to do just that.. I feel so bad for her though

John:

I echo Lyle's and stormraiser's opinion. FOR YOUR SAKE, you need to take a step back. She has issues that you CANNOT solve and by continuing to try and help, you're just draining yourself. I know that sounds harsh, but people have to WANT to help themselves, you can't instill that in them.

Hugs,
Suz

I know that Suzi.. I just want to help so bad.. Maybe I will take a little bit of time and think about this..

I agree with Other HD, etc. If you step away for now, it does not mean that you can't be there for her again in the future. You need to step back for your own piece of mind.

I'll think about the stepping away thing guys..

John, I am sorry to hear about this setback with your friend Cassie. Obviously this is out of your control. This girl is causing too much turmoil in your life. She needs the kind of help that only medication, therapy and a good psychiatrist can provide. It is out of your hands. I have to agree that you should just step back and let doctors help her at this point and just pray for her.

As I have told you before John, BTDT with my own child. It is time for you to take care of No. 1!!! No. 1 is ALWAYS you!! You are coming up very quickly on finals and job hunting. CONCENTRATE ON THAT!!! Do let her know you care, but that currently you can't further drain yourself till she shows EVERYONE that she truly wants to do better for herself. You will be surprised what may happen, including what her mother may truly be like when Cassied starts to take responsibility for herself and what she does/has done.