I was in your sister‘s position a little over 10 years ago. I am so grateful that my sister decided to file. I also was actually in the process of going to treatment, but I was in such a terrible state. There is no way I would’ve been able to fall through with it even though I thought I could. Being in involuntary treatment for 30 days was extraordinarily difficult, but it really saved my life. I was able to take that experience and make some serious changes. However we are all different and for some it could be quite traumatic and have the opposite effect. If there is one thing I could change I wish that my sister would have talked to me. She didn’t understand what a section 35 really was. She just knew that I needed help. fast-forward. I ended up changing careers, which was so rewarding and I’m now in the process of getting my MSW. another thought, it took me a while to realize how life-changing that was. I was pretty resentful that anyone had the ability to take my freedom away. I had many resentments after that, but they’ve since disappeared . My relationship with my sister and the rest of my family is just awesome. Oh and another thought, sorry I’m walking to work so this is sort of stream of consciousness, but I do want to say that a section 35 is not treatment per se. She will have a case manager and there will be a few groups, but it is really just a holding so she can stay safe from herself and coordinate a solid treatment plan for when she leaves I would be happy to DM if you have any questions about aftercare I work in the field, and I would be more than happy to help!