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<blockquote data-quote="scent of cedar" data-source="post: 609516" data-attributes="member: 1721"><p>I am here too, mamakathy. As horrible as this feels, you are not alone with it. We have been where you are, now. The advice you have received from others of us ~ about taking care of yourself, about finding a time and a way to de-stress, is critically important. Making self care a priority will help you get through this. A hot bath behind a locked bathroom door will help, for tonight. It sounds so silly when our child is in danger, but lighting a white candle for her will help you to focus. I would envision the light from the candle, and the love with which it was done, as somehow being able to bring my child home. Whatever your spiritual beliefs are, envisioning your child in the palm of God's hands (and I usually put myself in there, too) will bring a measure of peace. </p><p></p><p>Sometimes, there just aren't any words. </p><p></p><p>In most states, there is a toll-free number you can call. Anonymously, you tell the person on the other end what is going on. He or she is trained to know which programs are out there in your area, and to give you the numbers for them. The number in my area is: 211</p><p>The program is run by United Way. If you do not have response from 211, Google United Way. They will have the number for your state. Canada has the same sort of program. Information and Referral is what it is called, here. If this fails, go to the blue government pages of your phone book. Look under Social Services, then look for Information and Referral. If that fails, call the crisis line for your area's mental health center. They will know where to direct you for more information. If none of these programs are available, or if they don't provide the information you need, call homeless shelters in your area and ask for someone who is aware of programs available for young adults in crisis. </p><p></p><p>I'm so sorry this is happening, mamakathy.</p><p></p><p>Cedar</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scent of cedar, post: 609516, member: 1721"] I am here too, mamakathy. As horrible as this feels, you are not alone with it. We have been where you are, now. The advice you have received from others of us ~ about taking care of yourself, about finding a time and a way to de-stress, is critically important. Making self care a priority will help you get through this. A hot bath behind a locked bathroom door will help, for tonight. It sounds so silly when our child is in danger, but lighting a white candle for her will help you to focus. I would envision the light from the candle, and the love with which it was done, as somehow being able to bring my child home. Whatever your spiritual beliefs are, envisioning your child in the palm of God's hands (and I usually put myself in there, too) will bring a measure of peace. Sometimes, there just aren't any words. In most states, there is a toll-free number you can call. Anonymously, you tell the person on the other end what is going on. He or she is trained to know which programs are out there in your area, and to give you the numbers for them. The number in my area is: 211 The program is run by United Way. If you do not have response from 211, Google United Way. They will have the number for your state. Canada has the same sort of program. Information and Referral is what it is called, here. If this fails, go to the blue government pages of your phone book. Look under Social Services, then look for Information and Referral. If that fails, call the crisis line for your area's mental health center. They will know where to direct you for more information. If none of these programs are available, or if they don't provide the information you need, call homeless shelters in your area and ask for someone who is aware of programs available for young adults in crisis. I'm so sorry this is happening, mamakathy. Cedar [/QUOTE]
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