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Al-Anon - better late than never
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<blockquote data-quote="trinityroyal" data-source="post: 202356" data-attributes="member: 3907"><p>Katya, that Al-Anon meeting sounds like it was a real eye-opener for you.</p><p>I'm glad that you have a renewed determination to detach and get your life back. For your sake and that of your husband and daughter as well as your difficult child, it's a good step to be taking.</p><p></p><p>Everywoman mentions a list of detachment phrases to practice and have ready for when your difficult child wants you to bail him out of trouble. You can check the archives to find it. Also, Ant'smom (a long-time poster) posted a link to series on detaching from your child with substance abuse about a year ago or so. I think it might be in the Teens and Substance Abuse archives. The articles were written by a mom coming to terms with detachment, grief and the lost years due to dealing with difficult child drama. Very moving and insightful.</p><p></p><p>I will poke around in the archives and see if I can find the links.</p><p></p><p>Your daughter sounds like an amazing young woman. Her maturity will stand her in good stead, but I agree with you that it's her turn to have your attention and focus.</p><p></p><p>{{HUGS}}</p><p>Trinity</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trinityroyal, post: 202356, member: 3907"] Katya, that Al-Anon meeting sounds like it was a real eye-opener for you. I'm glad that you have a renewed determination to detach and get your life back. For your sake and that of your husband and daughter as well as your difficult child, it's a good step to be taking. Everywoman mentions a list of detachment phrases to practice and have ready for when your difficult child wants you to bail him out of trouble. You can check the archives to find it. Also, Ant'smom (a long-time poster) posted a link to series on detaching from your child with substance abuse about a year ago or so. I think it might be in the Teens and Substance Abuse archives. The articles were written by a mom coming to terms with detachment, grief and the lost years due to dealing with difficult child drama. Very moving and insightful. I will poke around in the archives and see if I can find the links. Your daughter sounds like an amazing young woman. Her maturity will stand her in good stead, but I agree with you that it's her turn to have your attention and focus. {{HUGS}} Trinity [/QUOTE]
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