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Inviting my family could lead to me being involuntarily committed to a psych hospital m. Do i do it anyway?

Bri, on July 21, 2019 at 8:30 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 28
Backstory: I’m engaged to a legally married man. We’re polyamorous and he’s not leaving his wife. I’ll just be his unofficial wife. My family not only doesn’t support it, but believes my polyamory is a manifestation of my mental illness. I’m moving closer to my fiancé, and they threatened to have me involuntarily committed to a psych hospital because they believe it’s irresponsible and a “manic episode” (I don’t have mania). They said I cannot express that I’m serious about moving, and if I do move, I cannot express the intention to stay there. Otherwise I’m now amissing person with a mental illness.

Because I have an extensive psych record, all they have to do is report me to the police as being incapable of making sound decisions and off to the ward I go until the courts let me out. One time they wanted me to visit them and I said I was busy, so my mom told the police I was suicidal and the cops were at my partner’s door. Only reason I didn’t get committed was because I had text evidence of her intentions. They threaten to call the police if I leave the house after 9pm, if I don’t come home when they want me to, if I go somewhere they don’t want me to, and they’ve even done it because I announced I was going to college. I’m 24 and sane enough that someone wants to spend the rest of their life with me 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

For the reasons above, they don’t know I’m engaged. I want to invite my sister and her long term boyfriend, but I feel like I can’t without also inviting my parents. It’s not a matter of “they just won’t go if they don’t like it” - it’s a matter of my freedom and my rights. They genuinely feel that because I live with a mental illness, I am not a true adult. Oftentimes, the police won’t listen to what someone says once someone calls and says they’re mentally incapable of thinking soundly.

I know I can’t let them know about the commitment ceremony until after I move in September. But I’m really torn. I’d love for my sister and her man to be there, and she’d for sure want to be there. But my parents knowing about it is so risky, and she lives with them.

im 11 months away from the affair, but was told to start picking my wedding party now. What do? 😭😭😭

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Latest activity by Casey, on July 21, 2019 at 9:24 PM
  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    Don't invite them if it's bad for your well being.
    I'm not sure if the specifics of your situation but it sounds like you aren't mentally handicap in which case I'd try finding a good therapist to explain to your family you don't need to helicoptered. Also can help in the event you do get the police called.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    Are you more concerned about them finding out about the actual ceremony, or about the commitment? I don't have a ton of knowledge on any of this, so forgive my ignorance, but is there really anything they can do if they find out about it after the fact? If not, I would have a chat with your sister and see if it's possible to invite her without her telling your parents.

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    Savvy June 2020
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    I brought my dad to my therapist and we had an intervention with him. We couldn’t get through to him at ALL. Like she wasn’t prepared for how unwilling he was to see me as an adult
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    Savvy June 2020
    Bri ·
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    I’m concerned about them knowing there’s a ceremony. To them, it’d be a waste of money and a sign of psychosis since we won’t be legally married. My sister would have to tell my parents. There’s no way she can hide her bridesmaid’s dress and the fact that she’s going to another state for a weekend from my parents. My dad tracks our phones (mainly just mine but her location pops up), so if my dad knows I’m in Vermont it’s no big deal - I’m visiting a friend. But if me AND my sister are there? He’ll know
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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
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    Sounds toxic and abusive. If the therapist doesn't think you're a danger to yourself could she possibly write the police department and tell them your family is abusing you and not to answer their pysc calls because the last ones were false? My friend had a mother who did the same a lot and her therapist told the police after the third call she was falsifying it and the police told the mother she'd be fined for more calls.
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  • Sarah
    Master September 2019
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    Your dad tracks your phones? How old are you and your sister? This sounds abusive and toxic.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    I think I would be more concerned about your other circumstances than just about the ceremony. I don't know what it is, but there has to be way to cut these strings with your parents. Is your therapist of any help? You have a mental illness, you're not disabled. You can't allow your parents to have control forever.

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    Savvy June 2020
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    We’re 24 and 22
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    Savvy June 2020
    Bri ·
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    My therapist had an intervention with my dad to no avail. I was living on my own for 3 years and they still managed to get the police to take them seriously over me. I’ve been told that moving to another state may not even solve the problem
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  • Sarah
    Master September 2019
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    You should apply for an order of protection against your parents. You’re an adult and your parents are emotionally abusing you and using your past as an excuse.
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  • Nikita
    VIP April 2019
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    As some background, I've worked in behavioral health for over 10 years. Important to this, I've been around a lot of people who were involuntary committed. Two things in your favor: 1. the system is pushing everyone out of the hospitals as much as possible and 2. You have proof you don't need to be there in the first place. The important key to fighting the committment is documentation.

    As you already know any documentation on you goes against you - this includes proof of financial and job stability, communications with others, etc. And with prior records, you have to show proof of soundness to counteract your history. I do suggest having a counselor in your corner who can speak to your soundness of mind. Have that with other paperwork illitrating your stability. Even with your history, you shouldn't be stuck there that long if you have the right proof going into a psycheval.

    That being said... Let's avoid the trouble in the first place! Which probably means keeping your parents out of this entirely.

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  • karen
    Master October 2017
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    Unless I read this wrong, you are 22 and living at home. You need to be self supporting and move out. You will not be married to your partner, he will have no obligation to support you in many states. Forget about what they are saying, but take care of yourself. You will not be his wife.

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  • CDickman
    VIP September 2019
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    Yes it is very hard to commit someone with out consent. They would not be able to,
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  • B
    Savvy June 2020
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    You’re reading it wrong. My sister is 22 and lives at home. I’m 24 and I don’t. We’re not legally getting married but in all but legality I’m equal to his other side. Thank you for the judgement, though.
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    Savvy June 2020
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    *wife not side, autocorrect
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  • Btbride
    Super August 2019
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    Your bigger problem here is looking into legal protection from your crazy parents. I would cut off all contact and get a restraining order. Talk to the police as well as your therapist/counselor.

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    Legend June 2019
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    I like what PP said about talking to your therapist. They should be able to vouch for your mental health stability and status more than your parents and then get legal protection or rights from that.
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    Savvy June 2020
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    Yeah. Gonna be hard since my therapist couldn’t help but I’m looking into a lawyer
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  • karen
    Master October 2017
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    Sorry I read it wrong. But to say in all but legality, I'm equal to his other side, is like saying, well Mrs. Lincoln, other than that, how was the play.

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    Savvy June 2020
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    Not really. It’s just a non traditional commitment. We don’t care about the legality since we aren’t seeking benefits or legal rights. He actually lost so many benefits from getting legally married that I likely never will. It’s a symbolic marriage.
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