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Who will help my daughter,  my angel, Angela? Who will care?

I don't plan on doing anything today, but try to find a way to get my daughter's story out to the public. I wrote to three newspapers and the Governor of Illinois, for help, with no response. Also, no help from her counselor or the police. How do I get the word out? I wrote on Facebook, but no one cared. Needless to say, I have exhausted my resources, and the answer is NOT to have her committed to a mental institution, where they'll just strap her to a bed, drug her up, and let her die, because timing is very crucial now. She needs real professional help right now, not tomorrow, as even her doctor said she could have a heart attack or stroke at any time, and it ticks me off that I don't have the means to send her to a beautiful ranch to save her life, like they do on the Dr. Phil show. They said they'd have her on the show, but then they never returned our follow-up calls. I do not blame Dr Phil's workers, because I think my daughter probably lied to them and told them she was okay. Besides, I can't force her to go for help. I tried.

She is 5'11", only weighs about 100 lbs., is not getting any nourishment,  is not eating, and is dehydrated. She is 40 yrs. old. She refuses to see me or talk to me, as she knows I'm trying to get her to go to the hospital. If she passes out in her apartment with no one there to save her, no one will know she even needs help, or may have died. The police will help a drunk in the street, before they will save my daughter's life. They infringed on the drunk's life! What about my poor, confused daughter? She cannot even think for herself!! The last time I talked to her, she said, "I don't understand what is going on." ... and was crying. She refused to go to the hospital, and walked out, nothing but skin and bones. Couldn't even figure out how to use her phone!

In case you missed my earlier post about my daughter's horrible disease, she has anorexia, and is dying. Yet everyone refuses to help, even the police, because "she has RIGHTS". Yes, it really makes sense to protect someone's "rights", although their mind is so ate up with a disease, they cannot even reason that they are dying! So we'll just let this poor soul DIE because "she has rights". Even though they know her "rights" will take her to her grave!! How can they call themselves "doctors", when they took an oath to SAVE lives. Her "Mental Health Counselor" knows exactly how cruel this disease is, and how it distorts the mind so my daughter cannot even see she needs help or she is going to die, yet refuses to have her admitted to the local hospital, because of her "rights". Well, I have news for Dr. Laura. Angela's RIGHTS were TERMINATED the minute the anorexia took over her mind! How many other anorexic/bulimic victims will have to die because they have "rights"?? Contrary to belief, a person with anorexia can't "just eat" or be force-fed and the problem is solved. Even conventional practices from a family physician won't help. They MUST be treated by a expert physician who specializes in treating nothing but these type eating disorders.

If you know how to reach hundreds, for my daughter's cause, or how to get the changes needed to help save my daughter's life, please send me a pm. Thank you.
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Beatbox34 · 31-35, M
I'm sorry to hear all of this. I will pray for her as that's all I really can do being in different place 😞.

I will pray with my family so that she gets some help.
LadyGrace · 80-89
@Beatbox34 That means everything and is the best thing anyone could do. It will take a miracle to save Angela, and that's exactly what I'm praying for and believing in. Thank you!
Beatbox34 · 31-35, M
@LadyGrace We prayed for her today and will continue to do so.

Our father will not let us down. He will surely help your daughter.
LadyGrace · 80-89
@Beatbox34 I know he won't let us down. ☺️ 🙏
SW-User
LG, hasn't anyone spoken to you about getting legal guardianship over her through the court system?

I don't know if you've seen this but in case you haven't, this might be a good place to start. Copy & paste this link into your browser. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/toolkit/parent-toolkit/over-18

They also have a helpline you can call. It's at the bottom of the page.
LadyGrace · 80-89
@SW-User Thanks, but I tried that. I've tried everything
SW-User
@LadyGrace I'm truly sorry. Hugs. 🤗🤗🤗
LadyGrace · 80-89
@SW-User yes I appreciate that. I just called her regular physician's office and they won't help me either. Again, because of her rights. So I called the social services at the hospital and I had to leave a message and they'll get back with me in 24 hours and I said somebody please help me save my daughter's life and I explained why and I said please get somebody to help me before my I lose my daughter... along with her RIGHTS!!! This is so outrageous it is not funny. There's going to be a lot of lawsuits if I lose her, I tell you that.
SW-User
I hope you can find the help she needs..

I'm sorry both of you are going through this, you're doing everything you can.
Keep trying, don't give up hope.
🤗🤗
olderuncle944 · 70-79, M
will the police do a welfare check on her you can tell them you last conversation with her she was incoherent. another thing call a lawyer and and try to have her committed for evaluation
BigAssLeech · 31-35, M
I think you're going to have to keep trying to get the police or health care professionals involved. Trying to reach a large audience of people will not help her if she doesn't want to help herself. Worst case scenario, you might need to bite the bullet and have her committed to a rehabilitation center or psychiatric ward. I'm sure she meets the criteria for it in most places.
LadyGrace · 80-89
@BigAssLeech I already tried those things. Her doctor will not force her 2 go into the psych ward at the hospital where she works, because it would be forcing Angela, and she won't do that, even though she knows Angela cannot think for herself. No, I'm going to try to stop it to the world. We can never say it won't help, and I will never give up. how many times do I have to call the police? They already came out three times and they won't do a thing!!
BigAssLeech · 31-35, M
@LadyGrace Involuntary commitment is a legal process that needs to be dealt with through the court, not a doctor. If she cannot meet her basic needs and poses a threat to herself, then it will more than likely go down without any issues.
LadyGrace · 80-89
@BigAssLeech Please read my post. I addressed all that.
SW-User
LadyGrace you are always so caring and kind on here it really sux to see you suffering. I hope for a breakthrough for you and your daughter.
LadyGrace · 80-89
@SW-User Thank you, sweet lady. I haven't given up. I always keep the faith and I believe God will come through for me now, as he has in the past.
Peterpaul17 · 36-40, M
I pray that God changes her mind and let her feel hungry. It would happen slowly and it should happen slowly.
LadyGrace · 80-89
@Peterpaul17 That is such a perfect prayer. Thank you so much. 😊
Tomorrow · 61-69, F
I'm so sorry. 😔
ravenwind43 · 51-55, F
I am sorry ((hug)) I wish I had answers for you.💜

 
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