Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
New here!
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 213427" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>Welcome - You certainly have your hands full and then some. It sounds like an extended in-patient chemical dependency program is needed for your son. </p><p>You are so right to not allow him a drivers liscense. He has not earned that right. Don't let him out of school either (even though he is skipping or getting F's). If he is placed in an adolescent in-patient chemical dependency program, he may be required to attend school while there. (I work for a state facility and our adolescents do go to school while receiving treatment).</p><p></p><p>I am sorry that he has made such bad choices. When our kids make poor decisions, it hurts us so bad. We find it near impossible to find peace when our kids are hurting. However, you do need to take care of yourself. You need to find some peace for yourself. Do you have an "out"? A time/place to de-stress? A hobby? Anything so that this does not consume you?</p><p></p><p>You state that you can not sleep and feel that you are withdrawing from friends and family. We all understand that it is very important to determine who you can trust (us <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ) and who may make things worse if you share this info. Please use this board to vent - we do understand. I think you should get a doctor appointment for yourself. You doctor may have options to help you get through this. Keep your connections with your family and friends. You will be surprised as to who of these people will be the most supportive. Your true friends will shine through this.</p><p></p><p>I am sending strength and hugs. Stay safe.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 213427, member: 5096"] Welcome - You certainly have your hands full and then some. It sounds like an extended in-patient chemical dependency program is needed for your son. You are so right to not allow him a drivers liscense. He has not earned that right. Don't let him out of school either (even though he is skipping or getting F's). If he is placed in an adolescent in-patient chemical dependency program, he may be required to attend school while there. (I work for a state facility and our adolescents do go to school while receiving treatment). I am sorry that he has made such bad choices. When our kids make poor decisions, it hurts us so bad. We find it near impossible to find peace when our kids are hurting. However, you do need to take care of yourself. You need to find some peace for yourself. Do you have an "out"? A time/place to de-stress? A hobby? Anything so that this does not consume you? You state that you can not sleep and feel that you are withdrawing from friends and family. We all understand that it is very important to determine who you can trust (us :) ) and who may make things worse if you share this info. Please use this board to vent - we do understand. I think you should get a doctor appointment for yourself. You doctor may have options to help you get through this. Keep your connections with your family and friends. You will be surprised as to who of these people will be the most supportive. Your true friends will shine through this. I am sending strength and hugs. Stay safe. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
New here!
Top