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17 yr old son doing drugs, hanging w members of a gang in NY
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<blockquote data-quote="Nancy" data-source="post: 675385" data-attributes="member: 59"><p>Hi defiantchild and welcome. You have been given some very good advice here. FWIW I agree with SWOT that you can take him to ten different therapists and get ten different diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>Years ago I was sure my difficult daughter had a personality disorder and perhaps bordering sociopath. I was devastated because I too knew there was little hope for that diagnosis. I am glad I never gave up on her because she is 24 now and most all of those traits that scared me so much are gone. She has matured in many ways. I know she has a drinking problem, drinks far too much as far as I'm concerned. But she has a good job and so far has done very well at it. Her very worst years were around 17-22. She was involved with many druggies and I was certain we would lose her. She did get into legal trouble and was in rehab for six months.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes we just have to let them learn natural consequences. I understand how scary that is so I don't say that lightly. There is not a lot you can do since he is turning 18 soon, but we did have to ask our daughter to leave our home at one point. When she asked to come home we said no but did help her get into a sober house and that began her turn around.</p><p></p><p>I use to say my daughter was the definition of defiance. And this started at a very early age. Somehow, someway, many times they do grow out of it. The job corps sounds promising. I hope it works out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nancy, post: 675385, member: 59"] Hi defiantchild and welcome. You have been given some very good advice here. FWIW I agree with SWOT that you can take him to ten different therapists and get ten different diagnosis. Years ago I was sure my difficult daughter had a personality disorder and perhaps bordering sociopath. I was devastated because I too knew there was little hope for that diagnosis. I am glad I never gave up on her because she is 24 now and most all of those traits that scared me so much are gone. She has matured in many ways. I know she has a drinking problem, drinks far too much as far as I'm concerned. But she has a good job and so far has done very well at it. Her very worst years were around 17-22. She was involved with many druggies and I was certain we would lose her. She did get into legal trouble and was in rehab for six months. Sometimes we just have to let them learn natural consequences. I understand how scary that is so I don't say that lightly. There is not a lot you can do since he is turning 18 soon, but we did have to ask our daughter to leave our home at one point. When she asked to come home we said no but did help her get into a sober house and that began her turn around. I use to say my daughter was the definition of defiance. And this started at a very early age. Somehow, someway, many times they do grow out of it. The job corps sounds promising. I hope it works out. [/QUOTE]
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