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<blockquote data-quote="lovemysons" data-source="post: 602363" data-attributes="member: 3305"><p>AG, </p><p>Some off the top of my head are: </p><p></p><p>1) Asking for money within 3 days of a GREAT paycheck</p><p>2) Giving wife phone and then taking it back because it still has mins on it and his other phone is gone. </p><p>3) Trying to get wife to give him "food card" (meant for the grandchildren's provisions). </p><p>4) Telling us "This is my body, I am grown and can put what ever substances I want in it"</p><p>5) Stealing</p><p>6) Lying about how much money he has "saved"</p><p>7) Borrowing money from his wife (tax refund) and not paying her back but instead telling her to get "a real job". </p><p></p><p>I know there's more but can't think of it at moment. </p><p>Mostly what angers me is the taking away from his children to buy drugs. </p><p></p><p>OH ya, then in the past, before prison, there was the plan to get back surgery to stay on pain medications. Can you imagine almost letting doctors cut into your back, potentially disabling you for life, so that you can keep using pain medications? Crazy!</p><p></p><p>There was a picture I saw taken of young difficult child with his wife and new baby (the first time he ever saw his 3rd baby since she was born while he was in prison). He is holding her...adoring. Promising to make a better life for them all. </p><p>But that is not what has ultimately taken place...it's very sad. </p><p></p><p>husband and I spoke to young difficult child a week or two ago and told him to focus on his children...to look into their faces and remember they need a father to look up to and one that puts them first, provides for them, listens to them, plays with them. We told him that arguing about who is right or wrong between he and wife is NOT the point...it is his children. I also told him enough of the BS. Enough with depression, anxiety, etc. If he won't get help with these things then none of us should be feeling sorry for him. And honestly, I think the only reason he won't use a mood stabilizer again is because of possible weight gain. I think my Abilify could make a world difference for Young difficult child if he is ever hospitalised again. I may make it a requirement that I be allowed to discuss things with Dr. should he end up hospitalised after we send him packing next Friday. </p><p>Mental illness and addiction are a rough combination...but there is still NO EXCUSE. </p><p> </p><p></p><p>Thank you all for your strength and encouraging support. </p><p>Love, </p><p>LMS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lovemysons, post: 602363, member: 3305"] AG, Some off the top of my head are: 1) Asking for money within 3 days of a GREAT paycheck 2) Giving wife phone and then taking it back because it still has mins on it and his other phone is gone. 3) Trying to get wife to give him "food card" (meant for the grandchildren's provisions). 4) Telling us "This is my body, I am grown and can put what ever substances I want in it" 5) Stealing 6) Lying about how much money he has "saved" 7) Borrowing money from his wife (tax refund) and not paying her back but instead telling her to get "a real job". I know there's more but can't think of it at moment. Mostly what angers me is the taking away from his children to buy drugs. OH ya, then in the past, before prison, there was the plan to get back surgery to stay on pain medications. Can you imagine almost letting doctors cut into your back, potentially disabling you for life, so that you can keep using pain medications? Crazy! There was a picture I saw taken of young difficult child with his wife and new baby (the first time he ever saw his 3rd baby since she was born while he was in prison). He is holding her...adoring. Promising to make a better life for them all. But that is not what has ultimately taken place...it's very sad. husband and I spoke to young difficult child a week or two ago and told him to focus on his children...to look into their faces and remember they need a father to look up to and one that puts them first, provides for them, listens to them, plays with them. We told him that arguing about who is right or wrong between he and wife is NOT the point...it is his children. I also told him enough of the BS. Enough with depression, anxiety, etc. If he won't get help with these things then none of us should be feeling sorry for him. And honestly, I think the only reason he won't use a mood stabilizer again is because of possible weight gain. I think my Abilify could make a world difference for Young difficult child if he is ever hospitalised again. I may make it a requirement that I be allowed to discuss things with Dr. should he end up hospitalised after we send him packing next Friday. Mental illness and addiction are a rough combination...but there is still NO EXCUSE. Thank you all for your strength and encouraging support. Love, LMS [/QUOTE]
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