Puss

[Puss]

My Sister and her family recently contacted my Adult Schizophrenic Son without telling me. Her daughter in law had received a Christmas Card from him but never told me. Also they made the decision themselves to visit him after speaking to the Hostel and went there as a family, their reason being to see if he was okay and off drugs. I feel awful saying this, but they knew I did not want any contact having made a life apart now,. I am 73 years old land still feel this way after he attacked me years ago at his Hostel then ran off leaving no trace of whereabouts. I am hurt and very stressed, unable to sleep and don't know how to handle this or if I can trust them to reveal my whereabouts now. I am being treated for anxiety and this is making me feel so much worse. Does anyone have any advice or support please?

[Tay100]

Hi Puss

Firstly, we appreciate you posting here, we know that can be hard to do during tough times. We are sorry to hear you are feeling frustrated and distressed- it can be hard when people we love do things or make connections without us feeling like we are "in the know." Please know that you aren't alone in experiencing situations with feelings of anxiety like this. You can read more on this thread here which you can copy and paste into your internet browser search bar: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/anxiety and this thread has some great tidbits on how to manage anxiety and keep up your wellbeing; https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/staying-well.

Feel free to keep chatting in this thread you have created also, we are here to listen if you need to speak further.

Sending kindness,

Tay100