Sister Of Woman Living On The Streets With Mental Illness Says Law Prevents Her From Taking Action

A local woman Thursday went public with a very personal and devastating fight in an effort to get her sister — who went from the girl next door to living on the streets — the mental health help she desperately needs.

[CrazyGamingLoL]

My twin brother had one of these break downs it's crazy how you can be normal one day and change with a flick of a finger

[Vianeyregina]

My mom has never been a big part of my life but 2 years ago I heard she was on the streets..none of her family helped her. I was shocked but I invited her to live with me and it has been extremely hard. She has never the same after being on the streets. She talks to herself and is always defensive. It's crazy how damaged and ill my mother is but I'm just glad to be able to help her.

[stephaniejames]

This is my exact situation with my 28 year old son. He's living on the streets and he doesn't have to. I know this pain everyday. He has an undiagnosed mental illness and the court's keep treating him as if he's knows what he's doing, but it's so obvious that he needs help. He keeps getting arrested over and over for trespassing, not showing up to court, bench warrant, maybe a week or two before he's out, then the same thing. Sometimes only get peace when I find him in jail because I know he's alive. Then the fear of what's happening when he's in I'm terrified. It's a no win situation here. I fear daily for his life and want to help, but can't reach him. I'm so scared for him. My heart breaks because of this.
Prayers for this woman and her family. I know her pain.
Update 07/24/22
Nothing has changed. I'm still getting up looking for him daily. He is still out on the streets and it's been two weeks since I last saw him. He is not on any medication at all. Was able to get him one day to a hospital u tricking him. They kept him there 24 hours, never saw a doctor, no treatment whatsoever, just a place hotel for one night and a referral to an agency. I've tried numerous times to have him picked up. The very last time a doctor and staff came all the way out, paperwork in hand to take him in, and the damn police wouldn't allow it became son said no. They could clearly see he needed help, but refused to allow the ambulance to take him in and get him diagnosed and treated. I cried my heart out. This was the best chance and missed opportunity. Because he was able to Anse simple questions like his name and birthrate, if he knew who the President was, stupid shit! Since he was able to answer, they said he was competent enough to refuse treatment. The system works against you. And this is why there is such a huge homeless problem, crime as well. You have so many untreated people out here with mental illness, and there is nothing a family can do, unless you're well off to demand help. They know what the issues are, but do nothing about it. They wait until an horrendous crime happens to say anything about mental illness. I'm still at a loss. I'm trying so hard to save him. I have support from both sides of my son's family. His dad and brother support me fully. His brother came all the way from Memphis to help me find him. His dad drives from California so we can drive around and find him. He knows who we are. He responds to his dad whenever we can find him. We try hard, buy it's thr system! They make it hard for loved one's. If you saw my son, you would think he had no one. You would think he is not loved. You would wonder where is his family. That's what an outsider would think. But we truly love him. Now there are many who really don't have families and have been pushed out on the streets with no support. But my son does. At this very moment I'm praying he is alive. I'm so scared. And it's hot here in Vegas. Has me extremely worried with temperatures 113° most days. 😢
Thank you all for your comments. I really appreciate it. I'll go back and read as many as I can and respond. I just happen to see this notification so I can update. Keep liking or commenting so I can keep you all informed. Most of all, thank you.

[herbert]

I been struggling with depression and social anxiety since I was a teenager. I just turn 40 and was forced to get on disability because I couldn't keep a job. I know people that I've known for years who call me " lazy " because ai receive social security income. I wish people would walk in my shoes for a day and would feel how I feel every day! This is torture that I wouldn't wish on anybody.

[mrlambo]

This breaks my heart, a buddy of mine is going thru the same struggle but another problem is the drugs and now he doesn't even know me anymore and talks by himself.

[Mr_Bunnie]

When a family member or friend dies please look after those around them. Their minds might have cracked from sadness.

[Ofa]

It's just Amazing how fragile the human mind can be. Someone who has achieved so much in her life can have it changed forever due to a mental break. I truly hope that EVERYONE who suffers from a mental illness gets better and can begin to live their lives again.

[fizzgigsanchez]

I can understand her losing it after her mom died. My parents died 5 months and 22 days apart when I was 26. Im 46 now I lost 20 years and Im still not ok in the head.

[johng]

I know a guy in LA just like her. He also was once a good kid and had a normal life. He worked for UPS, had a beautiful wife, and a very good life. He started dabbling with meth and not too long after his whole life went spiraling downwards and completely out of control. He’s now homeless and begs people for money and he has psychotic episodes where he will get completely naked and start running through the city and screaming obscenities. His Father has tried helping him so many times but every time he gets help it’s the same exact story right afterwards. He get’s treatment and then goes right back to the park and buys his meth and ends up right back at square one on the streets lost, addicted, and hopeless.

[MrWayno]

My ex girlfriend was valedictorian, electrical engineer, beautiful, and nicest person you could ever meet. This is exactly her story. We tried everything to help and the system only makes it worse.

[MimimiMcArthur]

I went through something like this except no family came looking for me or to help when I was at my lowest. The USA is a sick country. Strangers who became family helped me. I am finally on the road to recovery 10 years later.

[kathycarrillo]

I had undiagnosed PTSD my whole life. I lost jobs, apartments, cars, relationships.... she's lucky she has family who loves her. My family didn't help me. I got myself help after I had a mental breakdown after being assaulted in my home at 45 years old. I hope she gets help soon. No one should spend their life this unhealthy. God bless her.

[jasonjulaton]

This can happen to any of us one day. I hope the system would protect me from myself.

[darthrib]

Sounds like her sister has schizophrenia or has multiple personalities this is beyond just a mother's death it may have triggered it though

[mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

This breaks my heart into a million pieces and reminds me of my ex girlfriend. She was thriving when we lived together and had never gone to jail, then had a psychotic break and became homeless and went to jail and the mental hospital many times for about a 3 year period. She ended up committing suicide in February 2018 and it's the hardest death I've ever dealt with. 💔 Her only "funeral" was having her name publicly mentioned as part of list of a few thousand homeless people that died that year. I pray this woman can get the help she needs before her sister gets the call!

[blairholiday]

I feel bad for her. I will pray for her, she reminded me of myself. I had a business, an awesome girlfriend I was going to marry etc. I’m an immigrant, I had it all and I was in my late 20s and lost it all. I became homeless in Los Angeles. No one wanted to do anything with me. I was suicidal around the clock.
I got up one day and looked in the mirror and promised myself that I will fight and get my life back. I’m going to graduate school shortly. I will be a mental health professional. I just paid all my debts, I have my own place, I bought a brand new dream car. I’m in great shape after being underweight 42 lbs.
When I tell people I was homeless, drug and alcohol addict 7 years ago, they think I’m being funny. God showed me the way out, all I had to do is walk it. It was not easy but I did it.
Don’t ever underestimate the power of God.
I help people all the time, in fact I lost count of how many people told me, thank you for saving my life.

[ortegonadam]

This is so sad, it's even sadder that the evidence is blatantly misconstrued in court to keep trying to milk her out of more money that she doesn't have. Like how many court appearances does it take for you to see she needs help not another warrant or time in jail.
They see a person with a problem.. So they just keep beating them down more.

[HealthyPriestessSophie]

I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years.
With so much anxiety Not until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatmentPsilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean.
Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms

[judithlegendre]

Please dear god help her.She is hurting and needs help .Help her family to find someone help her and protect her. Watch over her family and protect them. Am truely so sorry this is happening to her and that our system is so screwed up or doesn't care to help her .🙏💔😧I will be praying for all of you 🙏❤

[jasonolinger]

i'm so tired of the mental health stigma that makes people look down on them as if they are weak.