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18 yo.....two arrests in one week
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 489354" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Just wanted to send some support your way. Dealing with alcohol/drugs is a terrible strain on parents and I'm sure the burden of single parenting makes it even harder....and the holiday season probably makes it even more difficult. I'm sure you never imagined you would be in this postion. Sigh!</p><p></p><p>Each of us has to make our own call on when to take action. What's right for one family may not be right for another.......or at least the timing may not be right. If you read old posts on this forum you'll get a good sense of how other parents have made their decisions. That might help you a little.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, good job on taking him to the meetings. If he's really absorbed by addictions chances are great he is just "doing his time" and not ready to absorb any concepts of "looking in the mirror" at who he is and the choices he is making. I have over ten years experience with our difficult child's addictions, three residential substance abuse programs, arrests convictions and subsequently a felony charge and five years of probation plus time in jail. I don't have experience with verbal or physical abuse. It's a hard road but alot (in my mind) depends on if it's a pattern that is new or old. </p><p></p><p>Whatever you decide stick to it. All of us agree that you can never "let them see you sweat". Hugs DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 489354, member: 35"] Just wanted to send some support your way. Dealing with alcohol/drugs is a terrible strain on parents and I'm sure the burden of single parenting makes it even harder....and the holiday season probably makes it even more difficult. I'm sure you never imagined you would be in this postion. Sigh! Each of us has to make our own call on when to take action. What's right for one family may not be right for another.......or at least the timing may not be right. If you read old posts on this forum you'll get a good sense of how other parents have made their decisions. That might help you a little. Meanwhile, good job on taking him to the meetings. If he's really absorbed by addictions chances are great he is just "doing his time" and not ready to absorb any concepts of "looking in the mirror" at who he is and the choices he is making. I have over ten years experience with our difficult child's addictions, three residential substance abuse programs, arrests convictions and subsequently a felony charge and five years of probation plus time in jail. I don't have experience with verbal or physical abuse. It's a hard road but alot (in my mind) depends on if it's a pattern that is new or old. Whatever you decide stick to it. All of us agree that you can never "let them see you sweat". Hugs DDD [/QUOTE]
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