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<blockquote data-quote="pinevalley" data-source="post: 504604" data-attributes="member: 3710"><p>I think that it is only natural for us to be jealous of all those stories about perfect, happy families. It is so true that we have to lead parallel lives, because we have to keep living our lives while also dealing with the pain and worry of these kids that we love. I have not told many friends about my difficult child and his drug problems, and so I feel like I am living a lie when people ask me about his graduation and college choices. I have gotten very good at giving non-answers, like we have no idea what is happening in the future with this kid, and then changing the subject to something else. Thank goodness I have a couple of very good friends who I can talk to about difficult child, who will not judge me or criticize my parenting. And thank goodness for this community, because I don't feel like I am the only one who is dealing with a drug abuse in the family.</p><p></p><p>I am sorry for all the deaths that your difficult child told you about, Tough Lovin. That really is a parent's worst nightmare...</p><p>Sending you HUGS...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pinevalley, post: 504604, member: 3710"] I think that it is only natural for us to be jealous of all those stories about perfect, happy families. It is so true that we have to lead parallel lives, because we have to keep living our lives while also dealing with the pain and worry of these kids that we love. I have not told many friends about my difficult child and his drug problems, and so I feel like I am living a lie when people ask me about his graduation and college choices. I have gotten very good at giving non-answers, like we have no idea what is happening in the future with this kid, and then changing the subject to something else. Thank goodness I have a couple of very good friends who I can talk to about difficult child, who will not judge me or criticize my parenting. And thank goodness for this community, because I don't feel like I am the only one who is dealing with a drug abuse in the family. I am sorry for all the deaths that your difficult child told you about, Tough Lovin. That really is a parent's worst nightmare... Sending you HUGS... [/QUOTE]
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