HUGS..Gilly, i know how you feel. I have done almost the same thing, and i was sent to a psyc ward too. Once i was there i realized that i wasnt the only one that had problems. I learned to talk to others about things that bother me,and ways to deal with my many many problems. My life isnt great yet, but it certainly is better. Hopefully your young cousin will find this to be a blessing in disguise.