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<blockquote data-quote="Heavy sigh" data-source="post: 616106" data-attributes="member: 17186"><p>MWM, no baby yet. This is her first pregnancy. Sorry for the confusion.</p><p></p><p>Help angel - thank you for your perspective. She really does need help and at times does not seem that different from my friends' teens who have wandered the rough road trying to find themselves. My husband and I often debate -- mental illness or boneheaded teenager behavior? It is probably a mix of both. And, we let her do the homeless thing with no help when she left our home this summer. She experienced a much harsher side of life and it did seem to make her more grateful for the help we give her now. She is home for the holidays and has been mostly very pleasant and appreciative of small kindnesses. Our financial situation does make it harder for her to get assistance but we have managed to secure some help for her. </p><p></p><p>My only hesitation about the apartment is that I want to give appropriate help. Coming home is absolutely not an option. I hate it but know it is for the best. We are simply more peaceful with her living elsewhere. However, I had no peace with her on the streets. Her financial aid with or without SSI will pay for the apartment initially. I guess my worry is the unknown of what happens down the road. The apartment feels like a good option for now, but I have fears of a 40-something still being reliant on me. That said, I recognize she is only 18 and 40 is a long way off. </p><p></p><p>Sorry for the rambling -- just feels good to put my thoughts somewhere even if there are no answers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Heavy sigh, post: 616106, member: 17186"] MWM, no baby yet. This is her first pregnancy. Sorry for the confusion. Help angel - thank you for your perspective. She really does need help and at times does not seem that different from my friends' teens who have wandered the rough road trying to find themselves. My husband and I often debate -- mental illness or boneheaded teenager behavior? It is probably a mix of both. And, we let her do the homeless thing with no help when she left our home this summer. She experienced a much harsher side of life and it did seem to make her more grateful for the help we give her now. She is home for the holidays and has been mostly very pleasant and appreciative of small kindnesses. Our financial situation does make it harder for her to get assistance but we have managed to secure some help for her. My only hesitation about the apartment is that I want to give appropriate help. Coming home is absolutely not an option. I hate it but know it is for the best. We are simply more peaceful with her living elsewhere. However, I had no peace with her on the streets. Her financial aid with or without SSI will pay for the apartment initially. I guess my worry is the unknown of what happens down the road. The apartment feels like a good option for now, but I have fears of a 40-something still being reliant on me. That said, I recognize she is only 18 and 40 is a long way off. Sorry for the rambling -- just feels good to put my thoughts somewhere even if there are no answers. [/QUOTE]
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