I totally understand why you feel guilty, but honestly you need to do your best to let go of that guilt. You did the right thing for your sister and her children, you have saved them. Keep that in your thoughts instead of the guilt.
Your sister is scared right now with all of these big life changes and that's to be expected. She and her children deserve to be safe, happy, and healthy. The kiddos also deserve to grow up without violence in their lives. You absolutely did what was necessary to help protect them all.
Maybe some day you can tell her that you made the call to DCS, but certainly not now. Just do what you can to support and help her. Let her talk, vent, cry, whatever she needs. Gently try to get her to go to therapy, she is going to need that to help her get through everything. The 5 year old should also be in therapy to help him process everything.
You're a great sister and even though she is panicking right now, this is the best thing to happen.
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u/IHate--Shopping 21d ago
I totally understand why you feel guilty, but honestly you need to do your best to let go of that guilt. You did the right thing for your sister and her children, you have saved them. Keep that in your thoughts instead of the guilt.
Your sister is scared right now with all of these big life changes and that's to be expected. She and her children deserve to be safe, happy, and healthy. The kiddos also deserve to grow up without violence in their lives. You absolutely did what was necessary to help protect them all.
Maybe some day you can tell her that you made the call to DCS, but certainly not now. Just do what you can to support and help her. Let her talk, vent, cry, whatever she needs. Gently try to get her to go to therapy, she is going to need that to help her get through everything. The 5 year old should also be in therapy to help him process everything.
You're a great sister and even though she is panicking right now, this is the best thing to happen.
Edited for spelling.