(((((((concernedsister)))))))
This is incredibly hard for your parents. I know, because it happened to me
and my husband. My son was 23 when, while living with his gf, broke into our
house while we were away on vacation. He called me the morning after he'd been in the house and I just knew. I knew he'd been in the house by the way he spoke. He also knew that this was my rock bottom.
I told him that I was going to have to call the police. He said, "I know, mom.
I'm so sorry. I was sick. I'm sick."
He took blank checks, video games and player, lots of dvd's, and God knows
what else. It averaged out about $1,200.00
The police picked him up outside of a grocery store. He told the people inside that there were two men waiting for him outside and that he couldn't go out without having to rob the store first. He wanted to be arrested, I think.
They called the police. The cops found out that there was an apb (all points bulletin) on him and he was arrested. He spent 6 months in a county prison and kicked the dope.
Thing is, I went to visit him 3 times a week, put money on his "account",
and allowed him to come home when he was released. He seemed fine at
first. Started a job and was reading the bible. Then he started to drink.
We moved back home to another state, praying that if he wasn't around people, places, and things, then he wouldn't have the urge to use.
The drinking continued, until I made him leave my home.
Long story shorter, he is seeing a doctor for bi-polar disorder.
He was recently put on lithium and up until 3 days ago, smoked pot regularly.
He's in withdraw from the pot now. Just wants to "feel" normal.
I feel for him. I know that he's self-medicated all these years and if he is bi-polar, it answers so many questions I've had.
I pray your parents decide to have your sister arrested. Having my son arrested save his life, I think. I know it saved my, as well.
Keep coming back. Sending hugs, support, and prayers, out to you, your sister, and your parents.
Linda