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health advisory Hospital Mental Health 2007-11-15 19:02:15

Last resort, and may be your first option, get in touch with her ex on the QT. If he petitions to get custody of his daughter or he calls children services, the finger won't be pointing at you-- and you will be doing the right thing- she is his daughter too-

Her behavior is manic and her actions toward his child is so inappropriate- she really needs meds and mental counseling before she takes it to the next level--and that is violence which can be toward her, her ex, and her daughter.

Call children services and see if you can "anonymously" report her--if you are in a big city- you are practically out of luck-- by the time they respond it will be too late. If you live in a smaller city- you may have some luck going this route--I personally suggest calling the ex- her stalking and her manners toward his son around his daughter is horrible and he, as the rightful father, has a right to take action to protect his daughter.

good luck--you ARE a good friend---and please be there after the crap hits the fan on her.........she will need you.

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If you believe she is a danger to herself or to others then yes you could possibly get her arrested/committed. To forcefully commit anyone the police must be involved. If you have any contact with the ex and his wife I would inform them of what is going on if they are not already aware and suggest they press charges. From what you described it doesn't seem like there is anything dangerous about this woman. If she does ever pose a physical threat to her daughter you should contact child services to report her, which I believe you can do anonymously. Other than that it is your call whether or not to continue befriending her. If her mental state is starting to wear down on your daily life it might be best to try not to be so involved.