My son is bipolar

We are blessed to have so many caring friends. They pray, they listen, they are there when we need them. This is invaluable. Thank you! Thank you so much for your love and support, for listening, for being there, for inviting us to do things with you. It’s so nice to get away from this situation occasionally, to have a break and to laugh instead of cry.
Sometimes our friends offer very practical help. They offer to make phone calls, they come over to help me with the kids so I can make phone calls, they invite us for supper - so many things. Sometimes they offer advice, too, and that is always appreciated, but I would ask everyone to understand that we need to make decisions about how to help our son based on our situation and on the information we have.
Some approach their advice from the standpoint that his addictions need to be addressed. Some feel he should be hospitalized immediately. Some feel he shouldn’t be. I do appreciate hearing everyone’s input, but I also need everyone to know that I’m doing a lot of research on this and finding all of the information I can. There are no easy answers. If we decide to do something different than what you think we should do, please continue to give your support. It doesn’t mean we don’t value your words. In fact we weigh every bit of advice and every bit of information and all of it will go toward helping us do what we feel is best for our son. Thank you for caring and for standing by us. Thank you most of all for your prayers for us and for our son. We love you!