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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 679711" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hon, your son's behavior is typical of a drug user. I think you know this. They do anything to get what they want and many need a phone for drug transactions and money to buy them and most don't work so t hey steal, even from us. One day you will probably get so fed up you will take action, in your own time. We were all in the beginning stages once.</p><p></p><p>Until then, I'd make sure my bank accounts, credit card numbers and anything else of value are changed or locked up. If you don't do this, things will continue to disappear. I'd also change the door locks and only let him in when I was at home, although he can steal even if you are there.</p><p></p><p>I wish you some serenity today. Do you see a therapist to learn coping mechanisms for this big problem with your son? Do you go to Al-Anon? It is really too hard to do it alone. If you go to Al-Anon, you don't have to say a word. You can just listen. You will learn a lot in every way. It is not easy to deal with a loved one who is a drug addict. And, trust me, your son is a drug addict. I don't know if you know everything he uses...it is likely way beyond pot. Few steal for pot.</p><p></p><p>If it were me, I'd limit my talks with him and tell him, if he starts a sob story which involves money, "I will be happy to talk with you. I love you. But any conversations about how you need money are as of now off limits. I will have to get off if you do this. You are smart and can figure out a solution."</p><p></p><p></p><p>Hugs. Maybe set a good example for your son about getting help for himself by getting help in real time for YOU.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 679711, member: 1550"] Hon, your son's behavior is typical of a drug user. I think you know this. They do anything to get what they want and many need a phone for drug transactions and money to buy them and most don't work so t hey steal, even from us. One day you will probably get so fed up you will take action, in your own time. We were all in the beginning stages once. Until then, I'd make sure my bank accounts, credit card numbers and anything else of value are changed or locked up. If you don't do this, things will continue to disappear. I'd also change the door locks and only let him in when I was at home, although he can steal even if you are there. I wish you some serenity today. Do you see a therapist to learn coping mechanisms for this big problem with your son? Do you go to Al-Anon? It is really too hard to do it alone. If you go to Al-Anon, you don't have to say a word. You can just listen. You will learn a lot in every way. It is not easy to deal with a loved one who is a drug addict. And, trust me, your son is a drug addict. I don't know if you know everything he uses...it is likely way beyond pot. Few steal for pot. If it were me, I'd limit my talks with him and tell him, if he starts a sob story which involves money, "I will be happy to talk with you. I love you. But any conversations about how you need money are as of now off limits. I will have to get off if you do this. You are smart and can figure out a solution." Hugs. Maybe set a good example for your son about getting help for himself by getting help in real time for YOU. [/QUOTE]
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