My 17 year old son just assaulted my 18 year old daughter

[Purplepilot]

My daughter is in emergency after being punched in the face/head about 12 times by her brother. She blacked out for 10 seconds, she has lumps and swelling all over. Why do I feel bad for calling the police? I was even thinking oh this isnt bad enough to call the police! I know its not normal behaviour I just need confirmation that I have done the right thing. Just some background my son has mental health issues, I know its not an excuse, but does it help explain things? My husband passed away 5 years ago from cancer so its just my daughters 18 and 10, and sons 17 and 12. Thankyou for reading

Purple, How are you and your family today? Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and hoping you're all ok xxx

Hi op how are you today?

Hi I am the original op, just to explain I posted another thread the next day about something else. I hadnt read the talk guidelines and had written some things which was offensive. Completely unintentional i feel really really stupid and like a very bad person. People thought I was a troll and it was deleted. I deleted my account also. I am going to try to put up an apology and explenation. Anyway I wanted to respond as people have asked how my daughter is. She is ok, she does get upset when she has tp go back over what happenned, i will organise some counselling for her. I am feeling very very low. I have had a few cried I feel like a bad mum and then when my other post came out all wrong I felt even worse. I am trying to make myself a better person. Thank you for caring about my family.

Thank you Kitty, I keep forgetting about the time difference. Different country. Family counselling is a must, i will make an appointment this week. Im not able to be in direct contact with my son at the monent, but have sent a message through MIL telling him I love him unconditionally and we will get through it. I feel really guilty for not stopping it earlier, but I cant dwell just need to do what needs to be done.