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23 year old son returning to college--very anxious
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<blockquote data-quote="Childofmine" data-source="post: 697121" data-attributes="member: 17542"><p>Hi AG and welcome to the forum. We're glad you're here. </p><p></p><p>It sounds like you have been through the wringer with him. I am hoping and praying that this "takes". It sounds like you have done what any parent goes---most of us here have done many of the same things---and I certainly understand why you did everything you did.</p><p></p><p>In my son's case, my best efforts didn't change his behavior. Every situation is different. Your story is another story about pot and its negative effects on people. I am not a fan of legalization, because it just opens the door for widespread recreational use for many people who do not need to be using substances, like your son and my son. Maybe some people can use it recreationally and keep on functioning well, but it's clear that some people can't. </p><p></p><p>Please keep us posted on your son and especially on YOU and your husband. I am with you about him leaving and your relief. I felt exactly the same way. My son literally wore me out with all of his "stuff." At some point, we have nothing left to offer and give. </p><p></p><p>You have set boundaries with him, and it sounds like he is motivated now to get with the program. I believe there are many young people who mature at different points, and are ready to handle their problems later rather than sooner, and all at at different points on the continuum. I truly hope and pray your son takes all that you have done and put in place and makes something good happen for himself.</p><p></p><p>We're here with you, no matter what happens and what you decide to do next. We understand that every situation is different! Warm hugs and thoughts going your way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Childofmine, post: 697121, member: 17542"] Hi AG and welcome to the forum. We're glad you're here. It sounds like you have been through the wringer with him. I am hoping and praying that this "takes". It sounds like you have done what any parent goes---most of us here have done many of the same things---and I certainly understand why you did everything you did. In my son's case, my best efforts didn't change his behavior. Every situation is different. Your story is another story about pot and its negative effects on people. I am not a fan of legalization, because it just opens the door for widespread recreational use for many people who do not need to be using substances, like your son and my son. Maybe some people can use it recreationally and keep on functioning well, but it's clear that some people can't. Please keep us posted on your son and especially on YOU and your husband. I am with you about him leaving and your relief. I felt exactly the same way. My son literally wore me out with all of his "stuff." At some point, we have nothing left to offer and give. You have set boundaries with him, and it sounds like he is motivated now to get with the program. I believe there are many young people who mature at different points, and are ready to handle their problems later rather than sooner, and all at at different points on the continuum. I truly hope and pray your son takes all that you have done and put in place and makes something good happen for himself. We're here with you, no matter what happens and what you decide to do next. We understand that every situation is different! Warm hugs and thoughts going your way. [/QUOTE]
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