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<blockquote data-quote="Childofmine" data-source="post: 651535" data-attributes="member: 17542"><p>Terry just know we are here for you with care and compassion no matter what.</p><p></p><p>We offer ideas and support---in the end it is your life, your decision and only you know all of the circumstances. </p><p></p><p>Living this life is very very hard to do. We all know that. We all struggle with what to do and what not to do. </p><p></p><p>Calling the police on your own child is a very hard phone call to make and there is no judgment whether you do it or don't do it.</p><p></p><p>And in the end, what will be will be. If he continues to make bad decisions, they will catch up with him---even if you never act.</p><p></p><p>That is what is important to realize and understand. For so long somehow I thought my actions and decisions were pivotal in what happened next to him. As I began to let him go, I started to see a more realistic picture. I was one small spoke on the wheel of his life. There were many, many spokes. That was a huge realization for me and has allowed me to continue stepping back. </p><p></p><p>As I stepped back, I was able to change the decision model from what is best for him to what is best for me. And gradually that became my focus. </p><p></p><p>None of this is instantaneous or an emergency, truly. Take your time. Wait. Grow in letting go and patience. Things are just things and if they are gone, they are gone. </p><p></p><p>Warm hugs to you this morning.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Childofmine, post: 651535, member: 17542"] Terry just know we are here for you with care and compassion no matter what. We offer ideas and support---in the end it is your life, your decision and only you know all of the circumstances. Living this life is very very hard to do. We all know that. We all struggle with what to do and what not to do. Calling the police on your own child is a very hard phone call to make and there is no judgment whether you do it or don't do it. And in the end, what will be will be. If he continues to make bad decisions, they will catch up with him---even if you never act. That is what is important to realize and understand. For so long somehow I thought my actions and decisions were pivotal in what happened next to him. As I began to let him go, I started to see a more realistic picture. I was one small spoke on the wheel of his life. There were many, many spokes. That was a huge realization for me and has allowed me to continue stepping back. As I stepped back, I was able to change the decision model from what is best for him to what is best for me. And gradually that became my focus. None of this is instantaneous or an emergency, truly. Take your time. Wait. Grow in letting go and patience. Things are just things and if they are gone, they are gone. Warm hugs to you this morning. [/QUOTE]
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