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<blockquote data-quote="ksm" data-source="post: 747816" data-attributes="member: 12511"><p>We adopted our two granddaughters when they were 5 an 7. They are now almost 19 and 21. I too, thought this was what we should do, the "Christian" way to do.</p><p></p><p>I have second guessed that decision. The oldest is bipolar and the youngest has addiction issues. It's like they each took one of their moms worst defect and made it there own. </p><p></p><p>My pastor told me that God doesn't call us to be successful, he calls us to be faithful. I don't understand why things turned out the way they did, but hereditary and DNA plays a bigger part than I ever realized. Childhood trauma, ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) also affects the way they relate to life.</p><p></p><p>I have struggled to let go of my dreams for them and accept them as they are. With proper boundaries. That's a lot to follow! But, it's about the only thing I can do. </p><p></p><p>Be gentle with yourself and firm with your son. Ksm</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ksm, post: 747816, member: 12511"] We adopted our two granddaughters when they were 5 an 7. They are now almost 19 and 21. I too, thought this was what we should do, the "Christian" way to do. I have second guessed that decision. The oldest is bipolar and the youngest has addiction issues. It's like they each took one of their moms worst defect and made it there own. My pastor told me that God doesn't call us to be successful, he calls us to be faithful. I don't understand why things turned out the way they did, but hereditary and DNA plays a bigger part than I ever realized. Childhood trauma, ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) also affects the way they relate to life. I have struggled to let go of my dreams for them and accept them as they are. With proper boundaries. That's a lot to follow! But, it's about the only thing I can do. Be gentle with yourself and firm with your son. Ksm [/QUOTE]
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