Thank you all again. I really appreciate the suggestions, and as always it really helps to hear from others who have been through similar situations. No matter what I do, he will do time. The question is how much. I pray every night that he will change and get his life on track, but that's a decision he will have to make. I never thought of writing letters, Tanya, but that's a great suggestion. I will have him contact his Po, too, she has told him in the past she will try to help him.Child of mine, I can't begin to thank you for all your suggestions either. Having those "scripted conversations " with my son has really helped lessen the stress I was under. I really believe " helping isn't helping " my son either.