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Do others feel this way with other children too?
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<blockquote data-quote="Chasejazz" data-source="post: 753269" data-attributes="member: 24130"><p>They are the unrealized dreams that we had with the people our kids will never be.</p><p>I also know what it's like to search for some solace and find none. </p><p>I've had my hopes dashed many times just trying to get a teeny tiny sense of emotional calm when trying to do something for my boy, only to fall into a deep dark well of despair because of the foolish choices that he makes AND the utter lack of appreciation or love (or anything for that matter) that he hasn't shown towards me for so, so long.</p><p>It's sad <em>and maddening at same time, </em>if that's possible. <em> </em></p><p>No, I'm not going to debate as to whether or not we should "help out" our adult/homeless/difficult/addicted kids, especially with things like winter gear, which could be a matter of life or death. </p><p>I'll go out on a limb and say it sounds like you were furious that he chose beer over warmth. </p><p>I'm shaking my head as a type this because I know the feeling all too well. My boy is sleeping in his car, and came by to get some mail recently. I offered him a meal and some warm blankets. He declined both.</p><p>It saddens me terribly. </p><p>Like you, there's not a lot of money to be had around here, and great sacrifices have gone unnoticed (by all of my kids) for as long as I can remember.</p><p>It's lost to me, too.</p><p>Please don't beat yourself up. Had you been able to order the coat directly, he still could have sold it or traded it. We both know that.</p><p>We do the best we can, one day at a time. ♡ ((hugs))</p><p></p><p><strong>"Well, I've been afraid of changin'</strong></p><p><strong>Because I've built my life around you - </strong></p><p><strong>But time makes you bolder </strong></p><p><strong>Even children get older </strong></p><p><strong>And I'm getting older too...".</strong></p><p><strong>'Landslide' -</strong> Stevie Nicks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chasejazz, post: 753269, member: 24130"] They are the unrealized dreams that we had with the people our kids will never be. I also know what it's like to search for some solace and find none. I've had my hopes dashed many times just trying to get a teeny tiny sense of emotional calm when trying to do something for my boy, only to fall into a deep dark well of despair because of the foolish choices that he makes AND the utter lack of appreciation or love (or anything for that matter) that he hasn't shown towards me for so, so long. It's sad [I]and maddening at same time, [/I]if that's possible. [I] [/I] No, I'm not going to debate as to whether or not we should "help out" our adult/homeless/difficult/addicted kids, especially with things like winter gear, which could be a matter of life or death. I'll go out on a limb and say it sounds like you were furious that he chose beer over warmth. I'm shaking my head as a type this because I know the feeling all too well. My boy is sleeping in his car, and came by to get some mail recently. I offered him a meal and some warm blankets. He declined both. It saddens me terribly. Like you, there's not a lot of money to be had around here, and great sacrifices have gone unnoticed (by all of my kids) for as long as I can remember. It's lost to me, too. Please don't beat yourself up. Had you been able to order the coat directly, he still could have sold it or traded it. We both know that. We do the best we can, one day at a time. ♡ ((hugs)) [B]"Well, I've been afraid of changin' Because I've built my life around you - But time makes you bolder Even children get older And I'm getting older too...". 'Landslide' -[/B] Stevie Nicks [/QUOTE]
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