I just read through all the replies and there is no condemning at all Ranger.

We are all concerned for her and sorry that she has problems in her life that led her to do this.

There is a lot of support for Gilly, the young lady concerned and her family.

I know that pressures on young adults these days cause some problems that were not present when I was that age. It is very difficult to gauge what someone's mental state is like especially with untrained people like most parents are. The signs were there but the parents probably could not recognise them.

It a hard path for everyone

I like that she is being cared for by her family and nutured. Children are great therapy, their innocence and appeal seems to penetrate the darkest mood.