DS1 missing - again. Out of hospital (went missing inumerable times, even from a section) and living in the community under an assertive outreach team. Has little, if any, structure. We see him a lot and are trying to work with his team to help him find a goal, a purpose, a reason for being (he's tried taking his life before).
He was to see us on Sunday but he's been missing since then. Not long, I know, but I'm worried stiff. Police alerted. He could be anywhere. I am beside myself with worry even though I know that, to date, he's eventually been located (even if that's been 2 or 3 weeks later) or has simply made his own way back. He's not answering calls or texts. Part of me worries that he might have come to grief in the flat that he lives in. Have asked the outreach team to ask the daytime warden (no-one on duty after 5 pm) to check on him. No word back.
Once he's back, and I pray to god that's soon, I want to work him, with anyone to work out why he goes off so often and to help him find a way forward. I have a f-t and a p-t job (money is tight), other kids and can barely cope. Not sleeping or eating. And having to put on a brave face at work - again.
Anyone with experience of family or friends who go missing often? It's not a crime but it causes so much worry and heartache and simply puts off the time when that person can get on with their life?