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    melissa8176 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    May 17, 2009, 07:56 PM
    Having my sister committed
    My sister is 24 years old and has been married for 4 years. She is wanting a divorce and is basing it on a emotional connection with another man. But she is acting irrational, depressed, confused, and angry. She has 2 young children and is not thinking clear. As her immediate family can she be committed for observation? We don't want her to do anything dumb. PLEASE HELP US.
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    May 17, 2009, 09:21 PM
    You might need to be clearer about what she's doing and how this is affecting her family and children.

    If she's unhappy, then it's reasonably normal that she would be depressed, angry and perhaps irrational.

    Committing someone is extremely serious and usually only happens if there is concern about self harm or harm to others.

    There are many ways you can find assistance for your sister other than committing her, but if you believe this is what needs to happen then please provide more detail.
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    May 18, 2009, 08:18 PM
    Unfortunately since she is an adult, you and your immediate family do not have the right to have your sister committed. Her husband does however, but don't go throwing that idea around, you might just instigate conflict. Instead I suggest you keep a watchful eye on her and the family, if you notice any sort of abuse to the children, her husband, or her herself, report it to the proper authorities. If you believe that the children are in immediate danger of harm, then you need to contact your local branch of children services and inform them of the situation. If you can peacefully do so, talk to your sister, tell her that you have noticed she's been a little weird lately, perhaps there is another reason for her behavior, but only do so if you feel safe doing it. I wish you and your family the best.
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