turned the help down

Yesterday didn't work out as I had hoped.  We met with J and his doctor and ...... J refused and became upset.  Doctor said he has strong concerns about J since he expressed to him that he has had some suicidal ideation.  He also said that depression suicide rates are actually lower than those with addiction issues.  J has both.  The reason J went to this doctor to begin with was for medication.  Medication that he's been letting sit here at home - untouched.  After the appointment J said that he doesn't want to stop drinking ~ especially during the summer.  Great - didn't come home last night.  Things are getting worse but he doesn't seem to care.  In fact, he told us that he's used to feeling bad - getting used to it.  Wonderful.  Again - this is where prayer comes in......
Ironically, today I'm supposed to volunteer at the annual golf outing for suicide prevention.  This is my 4th year being involved in this organization - upon discovering J's depression in high school.  I knew his depression would come back someday but had no idea that he would develop a drinking problem too.  My husband is supposed to golf in this even too.  I say "supposed to" because thunderstorms are predicted today and right now it's thundering......... All I can say - by the way things have been going lately - "It's par for the course!"

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*big sigh*....am so so sorry that J has turned the help down, I really am.....and getting used to it, not good.....I just so hope he turns a corner...the concern for them becomes overpowering, doesnt it. WHY wont they take medication, at least P has done that, you take care and lots of prayers for you, loads...xxxxx
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You\'ve done what you can for now....I hope you can take a bit of comfort in that. Short of hospitalization, you can only stand by.....tough to do!!! Take Care!