It’s inconceivable that a sane mother could endanger the lives of her children and her brother’s children in that way, not to mention the lives of others. It’s inconceivable that her husband would allow her to leave with the children if she was drinking, smoking dope, or upset enough to trigger that type of behavior.
I know drunks endanger lives every day, but, something about this story seems to be missing. If my own sister or s-i-l had a history of this type of behavior, there is no way I would let my children get into a vehicle with her. If she were a family member, I would certainly do all in my power to see that she didn’t harm her own children.
It just boggles the mind.
One of those instances in life where I wish people had a chance for a do-over.
I don't know how her family - her brother and sisterinlaw can cope with this devastation