Mental illness is an evil condition for those who suffer it as well as those who have to bear the consequences of it should it turn into a tragedy such as this.
'Excusing' does not figure in the equation, this mother will likely wish she had succeeded in her attempt to die and will live with the unbearable memory of what we can suspect to be an extreme psychotic episode for the rest of her days.
The mother has been charged with murder, 7 of the children were her own, the eighth child being a relative.
She is in hospital with stab wounds which it appears may be self-inflicted.
Our news updates are being accompanied by contact details for Lifeline and other support agencies, aimed at those in our communities who may be suffering mental illness, extreme stress and/or suicidal thoughts.
We ladies get to have all our lovely things just where we want them and long soaks in a scented bath by candlelight while the guys do their thing with toothpaste-splattered mirrors and whisker-clogged washbasins
If this woman went on to marry this loser, SHE is responsible for advocating and condoning the continuation of violence toward women, why would a highly profitable organisation then step in?
RE: judgement day!!
No one can answer your question, you may as well ask how long is a piece of string.