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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 576063" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>TL, I'm glad you have a friend who feels free to express true feelings. Obviously many of us who have riden the roller coaster hold our breath waiting for the down curve. on the other hand my personal opinion is that our difficult child's don't listen or care much what we say when they are in the depths of addiction <strong>but</strong> when they turn a corner toward recovery they do hear the words and internalize their interpretation of what was said. SO, like a mindreader, the parent has to try to avoid all negativity when difficult children are "really" trying. How do you know when that is??? In your case it sounds like you have a valued friend who is trying to give you important signals. The upward climb is slower and less obvious but I think you have excellent parenting skills and you'll likely adapt just fine. Hugs DDD (by the way, I understand that when you are in bed at night...the fears will invade your head. Sigh.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 576063, member: 35"] TL, I'm glad you have a friend who feels free to express true feelings. Obviously many of us who have riden the roller coaster hold our breath waiting for the down curve. on the other hand my personal opinion is that our difficult child's don't listen or care much what we say when they are in the depths of addiction [B]but[/B] when they turn a corner toward recovery they do hear the words and internalize their interpretation of what was said. SO, like a mindreader, the parent has to try to avoid all negativity when difficult children are "really" trying. How do you know when that is??? In your case it sounds like you have a valued friend who is trying to give you important signals. The upward climb is slower and less obvious but I think you have excellent parenting skills and you'll likely adapt just fine. Hugs DDD (by the way, I understand that when you are in bed at night...the fears will invade your head. Sigh.) [/QUOTE]
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