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<blockquote data-quote="JKF" data-source="post: 632864" data-attributes="member: 12470"><p>It went well. It was actually very lighthearted and we laughed a lot. I stayed longer than I expected to - right until the very end. He told me of his plans and showed me his "to do" list. Some were right on target (get shelter, contact MHA, take medications, work on expressing emotions, apply for ssi), some were not (visit girlfriend by Friday) and some were just so sad (get some clothes, get personal hygiene products). I told him it was a great start and at least he already had 3 things to check off. The BC, clothes, and hygiene products all of which I brought with me for him and he was very happy about that. He also showed me some of his drawings. He's an exceptionally talented artist. It's amazing what he can do with just a pen and paper. I always try to encourage him to do something with that talent but so far he hasn't. Maybe someday.....</p><p></p><p>I also noticed that he's still SO difficult child. Not that I expected him not to be but it hit me hard especially after not seeing him for almost a year. He still has trouble holding eye contact, talks a mile a minute, has ticks like throat clearing, doesn't pick up on social cues like talking loud in a room full of people. Totally Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) traits. He still doesn't want to deal with any authority. Expressed that he would rather be homeless than in a shelter. Hates people, wants to fight with so and so, girlfriend's mom is a b**ch, etc. And you know what - I sat there listening, watching him, and just accepting him for who he is. It felt good but very bittersweet. </p><p></p><p>And then before I knew it, it was time to leave. I cried all the way home. In spite of the good visit I still have a very heavy heart and feel all alone tonight. My friends are busy and all caught up in their lives, and my husband is being a cranky insensitive jerk. Thank god I have all of you here on this forum. Many many thanks for your advice and prayers and good thoughts. I'm glad today is over.....</p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent using ConductDisorders mobile app</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JKF, post: 632864, member: 12470"] It went well. It was actually very lighthearted and we laughed a lot. I stayed longer than I expected to - right until the very end. He told me of his plans and showed me his "to do" list. Some were right on target (get shelter, contact MHA, take medications, work on expressing emotions, apply for ssi), some were not (visit girlfriend by Friday) and some were just so sad (get some clothes, get personal hygiene products). I told him it was a great start and at least he already had 3 things to check off. The BC, clothes, and hygiene products all of which I brought with me for him and he was very happy about that. He also showed me some of his drawings. He's an exceptionally talented artist. It's amazing what he can do with just a pen and paper. I always try to encourage him to do something with that talent but so far he hasn't. Maybe someday..... I also noticed that he's still SO difficult child. Not that I expected him not to be but it hit me hard especially after not seeing him for almost a year. He still has trouble holding eye contact, talks a mile a minute, has ticks like throat clearing, doesn't pick up on social cues like talking loud in a room full of people. Totally Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) traits. He still doesn't want to deal with any authority. Expressed that he would rather be homeless than in a shelter. Hates people, wants to fight with so and so, girlfriend's mom is a b**ch, etc. And you know what - I sat there listening, watching him, and just accepting him for who he is. It felt good but very bittersweet. And then before I knew it, it was time to leave. I cried all the way home. In spite of the good visit I still have a very heavy heart and feel all alone tonight. My friends are busy and all caught up in their lives, and my husband is being a cranky insensitive jerk. Thank god I have all of you here on this forum. Many many thanks for your advice and prayers and good thoughts. I'm glad today is over..... Sent using ConductDisorders mobile app [/QUOTE]
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