A few days ago I learned my father who is 83 years old turned himself in for molesting his step-granddaughter who is 8 years old. He has never done anything to me and my two older sisters or anyone else as far as I know. I am 54 years old and I am having problems dealing with this problem. My father was told years ago by a mental health doctor that he has Manic Depressive Disorder. At that time my father refused to be treated and now that he is in jail his wife tried to discuss this with him. He does not remember ever being in a hospital for this illness and accused me of lying to his wife about this illness. I want to help him but I dont know what to do. He wants me to mind my own business and refuses to talk to me. I know it is up to his wife to help him but all he does is yell at her and I am affraid he will spend the rest of his life in jail with no medical treatment. I know I cant do anything about it but I need someone to help me deal with my sadness.My father has an attorney and we are waiting for a court date. Any suggestions in the mean time for me to get through this?
patricia.
