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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 638193" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>Hope, it is so difficult to be on the sidelines while our kids continually blow up their lives. I am so sorry you find yourself there. Yes, most of us have been in your shoes. I'm happy you're getting mani's and pedi's and taking care of you. That is essential I think. </p><p></p><p>If you haven't already, you may want to read the article on detachment at the bottom of my post here. It can be helpful. Also, reading books on codependency like Codependent no more by Melodie Beattie is helpful. Many of us find 12 step groups helpful, or therapy, or a parent group or a course to take at NAMI, which is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. I found their parent courses and their support system for us parents very good. </p><p></p><p>Whatever you can do to pull yourself away from the constant turmoil that exists for our kids, however you define that for yourself, works. It's hard, no doubt about it, we do suffer in it, but it does get easier as you continue down this path of detachment. You're not alone, you've got a whole tribe of us here..................sending warm hugs and wishes for a day of peace.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 638193, member: 13542"] Hope, it is so difficult to be on the sidelines while our kids continually blow up their lives. I am so sorry you find yourself there. Yes, most of us have been in your shoes. I'm happy you're getting mani's and pedi's and taking care of you. That is essential I think. If you haven't already, you may want to read the article on detachment at the bottom of my post here. It can be helpful. Also, reading books on codependency like Codependent no more by Melodie Beattie is helpful. Many of us find 12 step groups helpful, or therapy, or a parent group or a course to take at NAMI, which is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. I found their parent courses and their support system for us parents very good. Whatever you can do to pull yourself away from the constant turmoil that exists for our kids, however you define that for yourself, works. It's hard, no doubt about it, we do suffer in it, but it does get easier as you continue down this path of detachment. You're not alone, you've got a whole tribe of us here..................sending warm hugs and wishes for a day of peace. [/QUOTE]
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