Need help!

I think I'd take into consideration how close you too are. Ask if she wants to receive letters. If she does, then I think you can be comfortable, she knows that you know where she is, or she wouldn't be getting letters from her.

Just let her know you love her and are there for her. Tell her what's going on in your life. Talk to her like you would if you were with her. If you can do that, it will make her transition back to family life easier when she comes home.

Hugs to all of you.

Just speak from the heart, you will do fine and I'm sure she will appreciate it.

I think most importantly you should speak to your cousin like you always have. Your relationnshp hasn't changed and I bet she'd be thrilled to hear from you and maybe even include a picture of you together. Tell her you will always be there for her too =)

Just talk to her, tell her you are proud of her for working on getting better. Acknowledge that it will be a rough road but you are there for her to talk. Let her know that you will NOT judge. She needs to know that people care and are there to help and support her. Talk about what's going on in your family. If you can visit her. There are usually visiting hours. My friend has 2 kids that have been in psych wards and they always ask to talk to me because they know I listen, not just hear them. They also know that I don't sugar coat things and tell them the truth. They get what they NEED to hear vs what they want to hear. Just keep the conversations light and upbeat. Don't say you're worried about them. They have enough stress to deal with, they just need people who care. (She)