**Y&R Spoilers Shock: Sharon thought Faith was Phyllis and attacked her – her daughter was hospitalized**
In the tumultuous town of Genoa City, the Newman family faces another storm. Faith, the daughter of Nick and Sharon, has been increasingly worried about her mother’s erratic behavior. Sharon, diagnosed with a severe mental health disorder, had been prescribed medication to manage her symptoms. However, Sharon recently stopped taking her medication, believing she was fine without it. Faith noticed alarming changes and tried to convince herself it was temporary, but the evidence was undeniable. Sharon often dismissed the pills as unnecessary, muttering to herself, “I don’t need those stupid pills,” as Faith watched in growing concern.
The situation reached a crisis point one evening. Faith found Sharon in the living room, staring blankly at the wall and muttering incoherently. Faith approached her cautiously, asking, “Mom, are you okay?” Sharon’s wild, unfocused eyes filled Faith with fear. This wasn’t the mother she knew.
The family’s worst fears came true one fateful night. In a fit of delusion, Sharon mistook Faith for her longtime rival, Phyllis. Believing Phyllis was a threat, Sharon’s mind snapped, and she lunged at Faith with terrifying fury. Faith screamed, trying to fend off her mother, but Sharon’s strength, fueled by madness, was overwhelming. Nick, hearing the commotion, rushed from his study. The sight of Sharon attacking their daughter horrified him. He pulled Sharon off Faith, shouting, “Sharon, stop! It’s Faith, your daughter!” But his words didn’t register.
Faith was left battered and bruised, both physically and emotionally. Nick immediately called an ambulance, and Faith was rushed to the hospital in a state of shock. As doctors assessed her injuries, Nick stayed by her side, trying to soothe her. Meanwhile, the police arrived and took Sharon into custody for her own safety and others. She was led away in handcuffs, still mumbling incoherently about Phyllis.
At the hospital, Faith’s injuries were not life-threatening, but the emotional scars were deep. She struggled to understand how her mother could become so violent. Nick, heart heavy with worry and guilt, stayed by her side. In the days following, Sharon’s delusions began to lift, and the reality of her actions hit her hard. Filled with remorse and shame, she tearfully begged for Faith’s forgiveness. “I’m so sorry, Faith. I didn’t know what I was doing. Please forgive me,” Sharon wept.
Despite her trauma, Faith saw the genuine remorse in her mother’s eyes. She wanted to believe Sharon could get better, understanding that her mother’s actions were due to her untreated illness. The doctors recommended Sharon be admitted to a psychiatric facility for intensive treatment. Nick and Faith knew this was necessary.
As Sharon was taken to the psychiatric hospital, Faith and Nick found strength in each other, determined to support Sharon through her darkest hours. Faith’s resilience shone through as she processed her trauma, understanding her mother’s actions were the result of a severe mental health crisis. Sharon’s journey to recovery would be long and challenging, but with the right treatment and support, they believed she could reclaim her life and return to them stronger and healthier.
