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<blockquote data-quote="Nandina" data-source="post: 757630" data-attributes="member: 23742"><p>Helpless, When I have moments like you’re experiencing right now, where I am sad for my son’s living conditions and am almost tempted to let him move back home, I just think back to when he lived here. In my case there were drugs, money stolen, anger, kicked holes in walls and doors, disrespect, name-calling, lack of concern for anyone else, and total disregard for any rules of the house. Do any of those sound familiar to you? It just takes me a minute to reflect on those times and remember how miserable the entire family felt due to his behavior. He had several chances to change and each time, the “honeymoon” ended and the bad behaviors started again. When I remember those days, it is enough to change my mind about letting him come back into the home.</p><p></p><p>Please don’t let your guilt or depression influence your decision. If your son has not changed, your relief from his being back in the house will be short-lived. I agree with Busy. There are ways to treat depression with medication and I hope you’ll consider that.</p><p></p><p>Please keep posting; we are here for you.</p><p></p><p>With a hug, Nandina</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nandina, post: 757630, member: 23742"] Helpless, When I have moments like you’re experiencing right now, where I am sad for my son’s living conditions and am almost tempted to let him move back home, I just think back to when he lived here. In my case there were drugs, money stolen, anger, kicked holes in walls and doors, disrespect, name-calling, lack of concern for anyone else, and total disregard for any rules of the house. Do any of those sound familiar to you? It just takes me a minute to reflect on those times and remember how miserable the entire family felt due to his behavior. He had several chances to change and each time, the “honeymoon” ended and the bad behaviors started again. When I remember those days, it is enough to change my mind about letting him come back into the home. Please don’t let your guilt or depression influence your decision. If your son has not changed, your relief from his being back in the house will be short-lived. I agree with Busy. There are ways to treat depression with medication and I hope you’ll consider that. Please keep posting; we are here for you. With a hug, Nandina [/QUOTE]
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