How can a Mother walk out on her own child?

Question

My friend is going though some major depression and left her husband, taking her 7 month old twins with her, leaving her 4 year old son with his Daddy and she acts like she doesn't even care!

Answer 1

depression can make people do thing they dont realise they did untill later. my mom kinda did the same thing when i was little so i know how it is. talk with your friend and dont judge her, and try to get her to see what she did wrong.

Answer 2

It is best not to judge her right now clearly she needs her friends now more than anything just be there for her even if you dont agree.

Answer 3

Depression can make you do crazy things. Your friend sounds like she needs help and probably should not be left alone with 7 months old twins. Try to get her to get some help.

Answer 4

This is very typical for those suffering an episode of major depression.  It is really hard to understand.  Many family members and friends always say to a patient who has attempted suicide what about your family?  Unfortunately they are in such a dark place that it isn't a factor.  She really needs to seek help, and is probably to far gone to be able to ask herself.

Answer 5

Until your wearing her shoes, I think it's best not to judge.

I have 5 young son's and some days it's rough going. I also suffered Post Natal Depression on top of 10 years of Bipolar.

She knows they are safe, you should be supportive and help her, not judging her.