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<blockquote data-quote="Natsom" data-source="post: 661662" data-attributes="member: 19329"><p>I can't thank all of you enough for your support and understanding. Yesterday was a tough day. But it was positive in the sense that now I know what I need to do. And I know it's the right thing to do.</p><p></p><p>I'm hoping my son gets picked up soon by the authorities. Doubtful, since he's homeless and on foot. I have a relative in the sherifs dept who's going to put in a little extra effort to find him. I never thought that I would be relieved to have my son in jail. He's a danger to himself and others.</p><p></p><p>On top of the other problems he's created for himself, his criminal case against him is for sexual assault of a minor. There is a very high likelihood that he will be on the sexual offenders list for the rest of his life. </p><p></p><p>I remember having a conversation with him after he was charged last year. He was clear that what he did was wrong, however he had no remorse and continues to blame the victim. This is especially painful to me since I left his father after several years of abuse. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.</p><p></p><p>Since I moved from the big city a year and a half ago I've been isolating myself a little bit. By the time I left my last home, just about all the neighbors on the block were avoiding me. I had the authorities at my house more times than I can count. And then there were all of those times he decided to freak out and yell at me from the front yard because I kicked him out. Not to mention the loud motorcycle and noisy friends. Not pretty. I'm sure you've all been there.</p><p></p><p>Here's my redeeming grace. I have 25 year old identical twin daughters that are amazing. Both graduated from college. Both with great jobs. One getting married this October, and the other next year. Beautiful, intelligent, productive members of society. Guess i did something right<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Now it's time for me. I'm going to go to a Coda meeting on Friday. I'm going to get more involved in the community and make new friends. I'm going to join the gym. I'm going to go on more hikes. Heck, maybe I'll go dancing<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I deserve it.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again to all. </p><p></p><p>Found a great Polish Proverb yesterday that makes me smile. I run it through my brain when I can't stop thinking about my son.</p><p></p><p> "NOT MY CIRCUS, NOT MY MONKEYS!"</p><p></p><p>A wonderful day to all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Natsom, post: 661662, member: 19329"] I can't thank all of you enough for your support and understanding. Yesterday was a tough day. But it was positive in the sense that now I know what I need to do. And I know it's the right thing to do. I'm hoping my son gets picked up soon by the authorities. Doubtful, since he's homeless and on foot. I have a relative in the sherifs dept who's going to put in a little extra effort to find him. I never thought that I would be relieved to have my son in jail. He's a danger to himself and others. On top of the other problems he's created for himself, his criminal case against him is for sexual assault of a minor. There is a very high likelihood that he will be on the sexual offenders list for the rest of his life. I remember having a conversation with him after he was charged last year. He was clear that what he did was wrong, however he had no remorse and continues to blame the victim. This is especially painful to me since I left his father after several years of abuse. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Since I moved from the big city a year and a half ago I've been isolating myself a little bit. By the time I left my last home, just about all the neighbors on the block were avoiding me. I had the authorities at my house more times than I can count. And then there were all of those times he decided to freak out and yell at me from the front yard because I kicked him out. Not to mention the loud motorcycle and noisy friends. Not pretty. I'm sure you've all been there. Here's my redeeming grace. I have 25 year old identical twin daughters that are amazing. Both graduated from college. Both with great jobs. One getting married this October, and the other next year. Beautiful, intelligent, productive members of society. Guess i did something right:) Now it's time for me. I'm going to go to a Coda meeting on Friday. I'm going to get more involved in the community and make new friends. I'm going to join the gym. I'm going to go on more hikes. Heck, maybe I'll go dancing:) I deserve it. Thanks again to all. Found a great Polish Proverb yesterday that makes me smile. I run it through my brain when I can't stop thinking about my son. "NOT MY CIRCUS, NOT MY MONKEYS!" A wonderful day to all. [/QUOTE]
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