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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 372169" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Thanks, Nancy. I'm glad I didn't include too much in my posts.</p><p> </p><p>Regarding your question "does he know how lucky he is" the answer is a bit complex. Yes, he does is the short answer. That is why I always refer to him as easy child/difficult child and not difficult child. husband, easy child/difficult child and I are very very</p><p>close....especially the two of us. Each counselor, as</p><p>well as easy child/difficult child, has stressed that without us he would</p><p>be a lost cause. Every day includes spontaneous hugs</p><p>and "I love you"'s...even at 23 and when surrounded by his peers etc. That is "our" kid.</p><p> </p><p>on the other hand his impulsivity, need for peer company, the side effects from his brain surgery <strong>and </strong>his alcoholism do not bode well for a happy future. He has paid a very</p><p>very high price for his addictions/behaviors. It's sad.</p><p> </p><p>This week he moved into an apartment with his difficult child brother. Our fingers are crossed that they will both use the loving family skills they learned sharing life with us. We hope for the best but stay prepared for the worst....and recite the Serenity Prayer. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 372169, member: 35"] Thanks, Nancy. I'm glad I didn't include too much in my posts. Regarding your question "does he know how lucky he is" the answer is a bit complex. Yes, he does is the short answer. That is why I always refer to him as easy child/difficult child and not difficult child. husband, easy child/difficult child and I are very very close....especially the two of us. Each counselor, as well as easy child/difficult child, has stressed that without us he would be a lost cause. Every day includes spontaneous hugs and "I love you"'s...even at 23 and when surrounded by his peers etc. That is "our" kid. on the other hand his impulsivity, need for peer company, the side effects from his brain surgery [B]and [/B]his alcoholism do not bode well for a happy future. He has paid a very very high price for his addictions/behaviors. It's sad. This week he moved into an apartment with his difficult child brother. Our fingers are crossed that they will both use the loving family skills they learned sharing life with us. We hope for the best but stay prepared for the worst....and recite the Serenity Prayer. DDD [/QUOTE]
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