Small update - The people helping the mother run this are trying to get her to take Denise in with her, her mom doesn't want that, at least right now. She's scared she can't control her.
I get this. Despite being her mom, if Denise is prone to bouts of mania and/or violent outbursts, well, screw that.
No one should deep-six her own safety and sanctuary to aid someone so unpredictable.
It’s terrible to think, because she is her mother, but it’s reality.