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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 541652" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/Graemlins/rofl.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="rofl :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /></p><p></p><p>That almost sounds like an insinuation that I'm elderly. Well, ok- I do feel elderly sometimes!</p><p></p><p>Yes, Buddy- this is the house in horse country but still the closest to work I could find and afford that still gets E in a sd where he can go for the advanced diploma. Even if he gives up on that and decides to just get a standard diploma, it will be easier for him to only have 4 semester long classes at a time.</p><p></p><p>We just got back from seeing "People Like Us"- a great movie and very fitting for our lives. Then we drove thru a nearby college campus- one that E has on his list as Plan B or Plan C options in case he doesn't get into his ideal college. Two are near where we're moving to so we'll visit them later this summer then try to squeeze in a couple of days to visit his favorite, on the other side of the state, before Fall semester ends.</p><p></p><p>Next week we will be celebrating the 4th in PA- to also celebrate E's freedom! It will be our first vacation in about 4 years and a new experience for us both. </p><p></p><p>Lisa, right now I'm watching some B TV show E told me to turn on because these teens are dressed like Neil Diamond in the 70s and lip syncing to old lyrics of his. What a laugh! I'm going to have to go youtube now and get my ND fix. LOL!</p><p></p><p>Thank all of you for your wonderful support! We really did need for things to go well and get along with each other, at least most of the time, etc. It has helped both of us get into (and hopefully stay in) a positive cycle instead of negative or destructive cycle. I remember several of you reminding me to stay strong and hang in there so E could see the importance of not giving up and how things can turn around and get better and that it was possible to get back some good future again. TG for that! I think in large part, that is how he has made it so far this time. And every day helps him stronger the next day, and of course, those days turn into weeks and now we are shooting for months. We have talked about how good it feels that it's not just one of us who got back a chance to fulfill our dreams, but both of us at the same time. No guilt, resentment is all but gone, and we can both look ahead while still being happy for each other. It feels like we are finally getting a foothold on a healthy parent/adult child relationship. Wow- just wow! It has really made me feel faith again and I hope someday E becomes more spritual- not necessarily religious but at least to have faith and believe in a Higher Power for strength and hope and gratitude.</p><p></p><p>I have to say that the success stories here helped me at the worst of times, too. DJ and others who continuously reminded me that many boys who start out seemingly headed for a life of trouble and problems somehow get out of most of it as they get older and the frontal lobe developes and they learn from some hard lessons. Thanks again to all those who are willing to share their stories endlessly in order to keep others, like me, hanging on thru the roughest of times!</p><p></p><p>Going back to this movie a minute- which in my humble opinion is a must-see for single parents or those who grew up in a single parent household- there was a true warrior mom scene in there that E and I both cracked up over. There were several but one where this mom stood up to the principal at sd had us rolling! You all would have been proud of her!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 541652, member: 3699"] :rofl: That almost sounds like an insinuation that I'm elderly. Well, ok- I do feel elderly sometimes! Yes, Buddy- this is the house in horse country but still the closest to work I could find and afford that still gets E in a sd where he can go for the advanced diploma. Even if he gives up on that and decides to just get a standard diploma, it will be easier for him to only have 4 semester long classes at a time. We just got back from seeing "People Like Us"- a great movie and very fitting for our lives. Then we drove thru a nearby college campus- one that E has on his list as Plan B or Plan C options in case he doesn't get into his ideal college. Two are near where we're moving to so we'll visit them later this summer then try to squeeze in a couple of days to visit his favorite, on the other side of the state, before Fall semester ends. Next week we will be celebrating the 4th in PA- to also celebrate E's freedom! It will be our first vacation in about 4 years and a new experience for us both. Lisa, right now I'm watching some B TV show E told me to turn on because these teens are dressed like Neil Diamond in the 70s and lip syncing to old lyrics of his. What a laugh! I'm going to have to go youtube now and get my ND fix. LOL! Thank all of you for your wonderful support! We really did need for things to go well and get along with each other, at least most of the time, etc. It has helped both of us get into (and hopefully stay in) a positive cycle instead of negative or destructive cycle. I remember several of you reminding me to stay strong and hang in there so E could see the importance of not giving up and how things can turn around and get better and that it was possible to get back some good future again. TG for that! I think in large part, that is how he has made it so far this time. And every day helps him stronger the next day, and of course, those days turn into weeks and now we are shooting for months. We have talked about how good it feels that it's not just one of us who got back a chance to fulfill our dreams, but both of us at the same time. No guilt, resentment is all but gone, and we can both look ahead while still being happy for each other. It feels like we are finally getting a foothold on a healthy parent/adult child relationship. Wow- just wow! It has really made me feel faith again and I hope someday E becomes more spritual- not necessarily religious but at least to have faith and believe in a Higher Power for strength and hope and gratitude. I have to say that the success stories here helped me at the worst of times, too. DJ and others who continuously reminded me that many boys who start out seemingly headed for a life of trouble and problems somehow get out of most of it as they get older and the frontal lobe developes and they learn from some hard lessons. Thanks again to all those who are willing to share their stories endlessly in order to keep others, like me, hanging on thru the roughest of times! Going back to this movie a minute- which in my humble opinion is a must-see for single parents or those who grew up in a single parent household- there was a true warrior mom scene in there that E and I both cracked up over. There were several but one where this mom stood up to the principal at sd had us rolling! You all would have been proud of her! [/QUOTE]
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