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<blockquote data-quote="Feeling Sad" data-source="post: 661167" data-attributes="member: 19245"><p>I have seen therapists and I was already in contact with NAMI, but have started to go to their support groups. I wish that I had taken their parenting class before all of this happened. I just did my best. I still feel like the system failed us.</p><p></p><p>My youngest son, who is not on the restraining order, found out that he has been going to our shelter in town. They are supposed to be very good at helping people get counseling, SSI, and housing. I feel a bit better. He might just be going for showers, but they might be able to establish a rapport with him. I have more hope.</p><p></p><p>I also found that he has taken money out of a small joint account we had and it has been withdrawn from banks in town. So I know that he is eating and perhaps, hopefully getting some guidance at the shelter.</p><p></p><p>My youngest son is feeling better. Along with the alarm system, he put lights on outside and nightlights around the house. He seems more relaxed not having to worry about safety. I know that I did the best I could. I should have insisted on CIT trained officers and demanded that the mobile crisis unit be called. Being scared, I forgot this. I also found out if you are not happy with the officers' response to your call, that you can call the commander to resolve it. I found this out after the fact.</p><p></p><p>Also, I have read that parents should leave and call the police each time there is violence. If I had called more often, perhaps they would have been more willing to help. At least there would be a prior history of violence. I had only called once in 2013. Even though I was afraid, I should have never allowed violence. It might have caused it to escalate. I think that my fear as a child being threatened by my schizophrenic sister kicked in and I felt helpless. </p><p></p><p>This site has been so wonderful to me. Your calm words of support are helping me to get through this very difficult time. Your advice and shared experiences have helped me to feel a better. I am trying to realize that I had little or no control over his behavior and whether or not he sought help. </p><p></p><p> I hope and pray that my son gets help. I know that tried my best given the difficult situation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Feeling Sad, post: 661167, member: 19245"] I have seen therapists and I was already in contact with NAMI, but have started to go to their support groups. I wish that I had taken their parenting class before all of this happened. I just did my best. I still feel like the system failed us. My youngest son, who is not on the restraining order, found out that he has been going to our shelter in town. They are supposed to be very good at helping people get counseling, SSI, and housing. I feel a bit better. He might just be going for showers, but they might be able to establish a rapport with him. I have more hope. I also found that he has taken money out of a small joint account we had and it has been withdrawn from banks in town. So I know that he is eating and perhaps, hopefully getting some guidance at the shelter. My youngest son is feeling better. Along with the alarm system, he put lights on outside and nightlights around the house. He seems more relaxed not having to worry about safety. I know that I did the best I could. I should have insisted on CIT trained officers and demanded that the mobile crisis unit be called. Being scared, I forgot this. I also found out if you are not happy with the officers' response to your call, that you can call the commander to resolve it. I found this out after the fact. Also, I have read that parents should leave and call the police each time there is violence. If I had called more often, perhaps they would have been more willing to help. At least there would be a prior history of violence. I had only called once in 2013. Even though I was afraid, I should have never allowed violence. It might have caused it to escalate. I think that my fear as a child being threatened by my schizophrenic sister kicked in and I felt helpless. This site has been so wonderful to me. Your calm words of support are helping me to get through this very difficult time. Your advice and shared experiences have helped me to feel a better. I am trying to realize that I had little or no control over his behavior and whether or not he sought help. I hope and pray that my son gets help. I know that tried my best given the difficult situation. [/QUOTE]
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