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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 738853" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>Thank you LBL. It has been a long haul. I cannot be heavily emotionally vested in their choices and consequences. It is like a slow death inside of me. I have not hardened my heart, just gone into a self preservation mode. I love them dearly and have absolutely no power or control over what their next moment may look like.</p><p>I have to focus on my own life, try as best can to help my son prepare for his step into adulthood. </p><p>I think that Rain understands this. I hope so. Only time will tell. She is almost 39. Maybe one day, she will find her way back from the grip of meth and street life. </p><p>I can’t let that be the focal point in my life. It does no good for any of us.</p><p>My two, have to take responsibility for their own choices. Just as I have to, for mine. </p><p>I tried my best when they were young, to build character, teach values. I am grateful for what my parents taught me. I am hoping the good that I worked hard to instill in the heart of them will one day shine through.</p><p>That is up to them. </p><p>I intend to continue step by step, to take my life back, find peace and joy and count my blessings. It is because no amount of my sadness and despair over their consequences, will change anything for them, and it is a dead end street for me.</p><p>I hope all is well with you and your husband, and that E continues on a better path! Much love, hope and </p><p>(((Hugs)))</p><p>Leafy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 738853, member: 19522"] Thank you LBL. It has been a long haul. I cannot be heavily emotionally vested in their choices and consequences. It is like a slow death inside of me. I have not hardened my heart, just gone into a self preservation mode. I love them dearly and have absolutely no power or control over what their next moment may look like. I have to focus on my own life, try as best can to help my son prepare for his step into adulthood. I think that Rain understands this. I hope so. Only time will tell. She is almost 39. Maybe one day, she will find her way back from the grip of meth and street life. I can’t let that be the focal point in my life. It does no good for any of us. My two, have to take responsibility for their own choices. Just as I have to, for mine. I tried my best when they were young, to build character, teach values. I am grateful for what my parents taught me. I am hoping the good that I worked hard to instill in the heart of them will one day shine through. That is up to them. I intend to continue step by step, to take my life back, find peace and joy and count my blessings. It is because no amount of my sadness and despair over their consequences, will change anything for them, and it is a dead end street for me. I hope all is well with you and your husband, and that E continues on a better path! Much love, hope and (((Hugs))) Leafy [/QUOTE]
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