tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post8328245919677823939..comments2024-01-03T22:26:28.326+00:00Comments on Diary of a Mummy Misfit Blog: Everybody Needs Good NeighboursAmanda Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03107950894507528876noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-53756919247313113142011-07-26T21:05:03.548+01:002011-07-26T21:05:03.548+01:00I so fully understand how you feel, I can read bet...I so fully understand how you feel, I can read between the lines! You have a big heart and are naturally concerned. It's one of those frustrating situations that has you running in circles. You want something done, but WHAT and HOW?<br />Social services is a good idea, but I was wondering if you know of a good church near by. One that isn't just 'for show', if you know what I mean, but one that really cares about the people in the community.<br />If you were able to go and visit the pastor and confide in him your concerns for this lonely lady, maybe he could pay her a visit and get the ball rolling for her to meet others. With something else in her life she may not be so strange, or may even get the help she needs. Just a thought.Debbie Cullennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-61021037562092981762011-07-26T13:16:43.468+01:002011-07-26T13:16:43.468+01:00I have to say, I also think a call to social servi...I have to say, I also think a call to social services is the only choice you have. And I think, if I were in your shoes, that's what I'd do because it certainly does sound as if she does need some kind of help and support. You're already being an excellent neighbour in the fact you're expressing your concern for the kind of person so many would just choose to ignore, and I really do hope she gets the help she obviously needs - for everyone's sake! She shouldn't be your problem, so let someone else who can deal with matters such as this take the strain, stop you from worrying over something you shouldn't be stressing over, and let her get the support she deserves. Good luck. :) xMichelle Bethamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817949482480659900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-12134051977636618522011-07-26T13:10:10.959+01:002011-07-26T13:10:10.959+01:00It is so sad when old people are so lonely and hav...It is so sad when old people are so lonely and have no family to look out for them.<br /><br />I too would be worried by her increasing strange behaviour, but it is difficult to get involved.<br />Your neighbour 'believes' her neighbours are the problem, so it may isolate you more from her to get involved.<br />On the other hand, she could be a danger to herself, if not well enough to care for herself.<br /><br /><br />Do you know which doctor's surgery she is with?Could you let them know your concerns?<br /><br />I remember ringing a neighbour's son when I was worried about her, only to be told kindly that I was to mind my own business. The neighbour was not happy with me.<br /><br />Do hope you can help in some way. I know I would want to, but it is a difficult call.<br /><br />carolCarol https://www.blogger.com/profile/14000600761469156146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-3041532173375227032011-07-26T11:00:48.944+01:002011-07-26T11:00:48.944+01:00This is a really tricky one. She is obviously not ...This is a really tricky one. She is obviously not in a good way and I think a call to social services would be the right thing to do.They may at the very least send a community nurse round. They are not going to drag her out of her home-they may even as you say take no notice but in the obvious absence of anyone else doing anything I think you have no choice. She is suffering paranoid delusions and these could turn violent either towards herself or eve her neighbours so can not really be ignored. Good luck. i hope she gets teh support she needs soon and you can pass this uninvited burden onto someone else xBetty Beehttp://talesfrombettybeetowers.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com