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<blockquote data-quote="Mikey" data-source="post: 89784" data-attributes="member: 3579"><p><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MidwestMom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a question? It would make responses simpler. Are you looking for advice/help or just an ear?</p><p>If you are looking for even one person to say, "Yeah, this is a bummer for you, guess you'll have to listen to wife and kid so they don't throw you out or not like you" nobody here will say that to you. It's not good advice. Are you looking to find something to motivate you? Do you just want to hear "I understand?" (even though I personally DON'T understand?) </p><p>I'm not trying to be mean, but seems like you keep repeating the same reasons why you can't help your son. I guarantee you, your boy is not just using pot. That's what they all say. And like my daughter tells me, "Never trust a drug user. They just lie."</p><p>Good luck. </div></div></p><p></p><p>Not looking for much, other than a place to put into words what I'm feeling and going through, much like a blog (I've made that analogy before). In a blog, you throw your words out into the public, and then open yourself up to the input, criticism, and suggestions of others who read your thoughts. Maybe that's an inappropriate way to participate here at CD? I don't know. </p><p></p><p>When I first joined CD, I posted more on other threads than I did on my own. Lately, though, I've taken to lurking and only starting a thread when I need input.</p><p></p><p>That's what I'm looking for. </p><p></p><p>I'm so very appreciative of what others offer here, and am never (well, hardly ever) offended. I "think" by writing, then contemplating, and finally doing. If others here are gracious enough to offer input when I'm "contemplating", it helps with the "doing". Oftentimes it doesn't work out, and many times I can't or won't do what has been suggested (for many reasons). But that doesn't mean I don't value what's offered. I do, very much. </p><p></p><p>But overall, this is how I "think" best.</p><p></p><p>However, I also understand that others get frustrated when they offer input, and then it appears that I don't take it or disregard it. To those folks, I can only offer my sincere apologies, with the assurance that I DO read and condsider every word and thought expressed here. Whether the words are harsh or kind, I understand that if someone didn't care, they simply wouldn't respond at all.</p><p></p><p>So, I'm grateful to have a place where I can work out my thoughts in words, and where people who are interested can offer their thoughts and comments in response. I used to be something of a lark here on the boards, but lately I've just been a bummed out Dad trying to get by, looking for company from others who have been there done that. Hopefully, one day I can become the playful person I was when I started, and offer more than I get. </p><p></p><p>Just not now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mikey, post: 89784, member: 3579"] <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MidwestMom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a question? It would make responses simpler. Are you looking for advice/help or just an ear? If you are looking for even one person to say, "Yeah, this is a bummer for you, guess you'll have to listen to wife and kid so they don't throw you out or not like you" nobody here will say that to you. It's not good advice. Are you looking to find something to motivate you? Do you just want to hear "I understand?" (even though I personally DON'T understand?) I'm not trying to be mean, but seems like you keep repeating the same reasons why you can't help your son. I guarantee you, your boy is not just using pot. That's what they all say. And like my daughter tells me, "Never trust a drug user. They just lie." Good luck. </div></div> Not looking for much, other than a place to put into words what I'm feeling and going through, much like a blog (I've made that analogy before). In a blog, you throw your words out into the public, and then open yourself up to the input, criticism, and suggestions of others who read your thoughts. Maybe that's an inappropriate way to participate here at CD? I don't know. When I first joined CD, I posted more on other threads than I did on my own. Lately, though, I've taken to lurking and only starting a thread when I need input. That's what I'm looking for. I'm so very appreciative of what others offer here, and am never (well, hardly ever) offended. I "think" by writing, then contemplating, and finally doing. If others here are gracious enough to offer input when I'm "contemplating", it helps with the "doing". Oftentimes it doesn't work out, and many times I can't or won't do what has been suggested (for many reasons). But that doesn't mean I don't value what's offered. I do, very much. But overall, this is how I "think" best. However, I also understand that others get frustrated when they offer input, and then it appears that I don't take it or disregard it. To those folks, I can only offer my sincere apologies, with the assurance that I DO read and condsider every word and thought expressed here. Whether the words are harsh or kind, I understand that if someone didn't care, they simply wouldn't respond at all. So, I'm grateful to have a place where I can work out my thoughts in words, and where people who are interested can offer their thoughts and comments in response. I used to be something of a lark here on the boards, but lately I've just been a bummed out Dad trying to get by, looking for company from others who have been there done that. Hopefully, one day I can become the playful person I was when I started, and offer more than I get. Just not now. [/QUOTE]
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