Welcome to the board but I am so sorry you had to find us under such difficult times. You will find a great group of parents here who have walked more than a mile in the sames hoes as you have. There isn't much that we haven't heard, experienced or had happen to us so nothing shocks us anymore. You are now among friends who will gather you into our fold.
Now I will warn you that because we all have been through the wringer with our difficult child's (the problem children who brought us here) we can some times be pretty blunt and tell it like it like it is. That comes from years of dealing with our kids,schools, the police and other various agencies we have all had the pleasure of being involved with. It does get old after awhile as I'm sure your you know.
Please take this time to let us know as much as you can about your difficult child. Has he/she ever been diagnosed with any mental health issues and if so when and where? Are they compliant with whatever mental health programs are supposed to be in place if any?
How about substance abuse? If so,what type and when did it start? That can play a part in a downward spiral if your child was fairly okay and suddenly turned into thedevil himself.
Whatever the case, we are happy to have you. I also urge you to join us for some talk that isn't all difficult child related in the Watercooler forum.