A family emergency as well all know is stressful at any time especially when we are emotionally and physically weak.

Whilst some medication may help you and at least if you are comfortable there is one less thing for the rest of your family and friends to worry about.

On the other hand, I know it is a difficult situation to be in but you also need to be as sharp as possible to support the rest of your family when you can. The Valium may make this difficult and of course there is the weaning off process to consider.

I am not a religeous person but sometimes you think that someone, somewhere is thinking "ok now lets throw that at them and how they deal with this as well!"

Hope you find a good way through your current problems