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<blockquote data-quote="welcometowitsend" data-source="post: 597060" data-attributes="member: 14356"><p>Blackgnat - I am so sorry for what you are going through with your son. I pray that he makes the choice to accept help and find a better life for himself. Hugs to you. </p><p></p><p>Cedar - I really like what you said to your son. My husband and I have always had that stance with our kids too. Not said in exactly that way either. Here is what I said to him the other day. </p><p>You've made some decisions in your life that I wouldn't have made for you. I accept the fact that you have the right to make those decisions. I'd like you to accept the fact that I have the right to make decisions for myself and set boundaries for myself too. You are smart, funny, charming and can be such a hard worker. I know that whatever you choose to do you will be successful at and I will be proud of you.</p><p></p><p>Next time I think I will remind him that he is an able bodied young man quite capable of making his way in this world and doesn't need welfare. Welfare is necessary for some people, not him. </p><p></p><p>husband found about 4 pairs of almost brand new shoes that belong to difficult child in his bedroom. We dropped them off at his work the other day. Haven't heard from him since. Guess hoping for a thank you was too much. </p><p></p><p>I read somewhere that finding peace and happiness was in accepting the apology you never got. I like that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="welcometowitsend, post: 597060, member: 14356"] Blackgnat - I am so sorry for what you are going through with your son. I pray that he makes the choice to accept help and find a better life for himself. Hugs to you. Cedar - I really like what you said to your son. My husband and I have always had that stance with our kids too. Not said in exactly that way either. Here is what I said to him the other day. You've made some decisions in your life that I wouldn't have made for you. I accept the fact that you have the right to make those decisions. I'd like you to accept the fact that I have the right to make decisions for myself and set boundaries for myself too. You are smart, funny, charming and can be such a hard worker. I know that whatever you choose to do you will be successful at and I will be proud of you. Next time I think I will remind him that he is an able bodied young man quite capable of making his way in this world and doesn't need welfare. Welfare is necessary for some people, not him. husband found about 4 pairs of almost brand new shoes that belong to difficult child in his bedroom. We dropped them off at his work the other day. Haven't heard from him since. Guess hoping for a thank you was too much. I read somewhere that finding peace and happiness was in accepting the apology you never got. I like that. [/QUOTE]
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