Originally Posted by
cynical one 
Any threat of suicide from an addict (or non addict) should be taken seriously. We are not qualified enough to know if it’s manipulation, wanting attention, or the real deal.
Call 911 each and every time.
This time he broke your finger…next time it could be your neck or disfigurement- without treatment violence doesn’t decrease…it always increases.
Absolutely. Regarding the suicidal threat, calling 911 does 2 things, it ensures the safety of the person talking about suicide, and it tells them that you will not be manipulated. Being locked up in a psych unit for 72 hour will definitely make the addict think about threatening suicide again.
Regarding the broken finger...yes. Call the police, make a report, get an order of protection. One of the mistakes I made was not starting that paperwork trail immediately. Once things got bad and I wanted my AH out of the house, it was impossible.
Forget him, take care of you.