Gabriel Mizrahi

Snacks, meals, and school pickups and drop-offs are done. My wife and I have decided to have zero in-person contact with her family until they meet with Debbie's psychiatrist and come up with a plan. But the most likely outcome is going to be nothing, because by the time they meet, they're going to think everything's calm and there's nothing to worry about.

Snacks, meals, and school pickups and drop-offs are done. My wife and I have decided to have zero in-person contact with her family until they meet with Debbie's psychiatrist and come up with a plan. But the most likely outcome is going to be nothing, because by the time they meet, they're going to think everything's calm and there's nothing to worry about.

Snacks, meals, and school pickups and drop-offs are done. My wife and I have decided to have zero in-person contact with her family until they meet with Debbie's psychiatrist and come up with a plan. But the most likely outcome is going to be nothing, because by the time they meet, they're going to think everything's calm and there's nothing to worry about.

Well, maybe. But you know what? I'm not totally sure that this outcome is what's going to happen. Maybe it is. Maybe this guy knows best. But a good doctor, if they heard what she did, I'm hoping that the parents would tell them the full story. They should factor that into their treatment. They should try to prevent this next crisis. I would hope so. But yeah, there's no guarantee.

Well, maybe. But you know what? I'm not totally sure that this outcome is what's going to happen. Maybe it is. Maybe this guy knows best. But a good doctor, if they heard what she did, I'm hoping that the parents would tell them the full story. They should factor that into their treatment. They should try to prevent this next crisis. I would hope so. But yeah, there's no guarantee.

Well, maybe. But you know what? I'm not totally sure that this outcome is what's going to happen. Maybe it is. Maybe this guy knows best. But a good doctor, if they heard what she did, I'm hoping that the parents would tell them the full story. They should factor that into their treatment. They should try to prevent this next crisis. I would hope so. But yeah, there's no guarantee.

But I just want to say, I do think it's important not to catastrophize too much or assume the worst possible outcome before you have all the information.

But I just want to say, I do think it's important not to catastrophize too much or assume the worst possible outcome before you have all the information.

But I just want to say, I do think it's important not to catastrophize too much or assume the worst possible outcome before you have all the information.

The letter goes on. Even if they do come up with a plan, my wife and I have decided that we're both going to go over when the boys have snacks and... If anything goes sideways, she's going to call 911 while I get the boys out of the house. I'm going to be in total sheepdog mode. My only mission is to make sure Debbie doesn't kill herself in front of my kids or harm them before she goes.

The letter goes on. Even if they do come up with a plan, my wife and I have decided that we're both going to go over when the boys have snacks and... If anything goes sideways, she's going to call 911 while I get the boys out of the house. I'm going to be in total sheepdog mode. My only mission is to make sure Debbie doesn't kill herself in front of my kids or harm them before she goes.

The letter goes on. Even if they do come up with a plan, my wife and I have decided that we're both going to go over when the boys have snacks and... If anything goes sideways, she's going to call 911 while I get the boys out of the house. I'm going to be in total sheepdog mode. My only mission is to make sure Debbie doesn't kill herself in front of my kids or harm them before she goes.

I'm so angry with Debbie and her parents that I don't even care if she does it, just that my kids don't witness it or find her after the fact. If her parents want to keep her alive, that's their job. I know that's not a very charitable stance, but it's how I'm feeling right now.

I'm so angry with Debbie and her parents that I don't even care if she does it, just that my kids don't witness it or find her after the fact. If her parents want to keep her alive, that's their job. I know that's not a very charitable stance, but it's how I'm feeling right now.

I'm so angry with Debbie and her parents that I don't even care if she does it, just that my kids don't witness it or find her after the fact. If her parents want to keep her alive, that's their job. I know that's not a very charitable stance, but it's how I'm feeling right now.

Even though I didn't witness what happened, I think I'm in a bit of shock. Yesterday, I was checking the mirrors in my car, scanning rooms and counting exits way more than normal. I'm going to need to dial that instinct up to 11 when we hang out with my in-laws again, but I need to manage it so I can come back down to baseline when I leave. I know you're going to recommend therapy.

Even though I didn't witness what happened, I think I'm in a bit of shock. Yesterday, I was checking the mirrors in my car, scanning rooms and counting exits way more than normal. I'm going to need to dial that instinct up to 11 when we hang out with my in-laws again, but I need to manage it so I can come back down to baseline when I leave. I know you're going to recommend therapy.

Even though I didn't witness what happened, I think I'm in a bit of shock. Yesterday, I was checking the mirrors in my car, scanning rooms and counting exits way more than normal. I'm going to need to dial that instinct up to 11 when we hang out with my in-laws again, but I need to manage it so I can come back down to baseline when I leave. I know you're going to recommend therapy.

I have a therapy hotline at work, some pastors that I trust, and some law enforcement and military friends who I plan on having help me manage the threat assessment shifts. Complicating matters, my wife and I will be responsible for Debbie's care when my in-laws pass. That isn't imminent, but she's old enough that things could change rapidly.

I have a therapy hotline at work, some pastors that I trust, and some law enforcement and military friends who I plan on having help me manage the threat assessment shifts. Complicating matters, my wife and I will be responsible for Debbie's care when my in-laws pass. That isn't imminent, but she's old enough that things could change rapidly.