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Can An Abusive Person Suffering From Bipolar Hurt A Child?

I have a five year old daughter and she has to go to her dad's every other weekend, her dad has bipolar, he was very abusive to me, he drinks, and does not take his medication, should I be concern about her being there with him? could he hurt her? if so what should I do?
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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As u told that child's father does not take medication. In that case it is very risky to send her alone to meet her father. Bipolar patient could hurt anyone due to his mental illness. In that case u should go with her whenever she goes to meet her father and try to protect her in serious circumstance.

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Can An Abusive Person Suffering From Bipolar Hurt A Child?

hi Thanks for choosing healthcare magic As u told that child s father does not take medication. In that case it is very risky to send her alone to meet her father. Bipolar patient could hurt anyone due to his mental illness. In that case u should go with her whenever she goes to meet her father and try to protect her in serious circumstance. Thanks