Thank you desert rat mum. This has been very helpful. My daughter has been diagnosed with psychosis. She's 11. My ex-spouse, her husband, is similar to her, but untreated. She is now hospitalized for the second time in one year. Last night she was discharged, but I had to bring her back in because she was talking about the clown that was chasing her that wanted to hurt her, the voices telling her to do things which she did, and how she felt "drunk" (that's when the clown was making her laugh, but then it switched to chasing her and threatening her). Your life sounds so difficult with your stepson, but you show such strength in your post. Your so right about them triggering us and I feel so much guilt and despair sometimes. And I think of her normal moments when she's such a sweet girl. I worry about how her condition will grow worse as she becomes a teen. I have four children, so the others don't get as much attention as they should because I'm often consumed with my daughter. Your post was very good to read. Thank you.
