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<blockquote data-quote="Jena" data-source="post: 214252" data-attributes="member: 4514"><p>Susie - So very true!!! Funny huh.... they really do think we want to torture them!!! It's like yup this is what i do during the day i come up with ways to make you miserable. Ok that is way too funny, "kid torture meetings" held on New Years Eve!! LOL that's cute. ah.........</p><p> </p><p>Ropefree - i'm going to call you RP if tha'Tourette's Syndrome ok!!! i'm glad to see you back on the boards <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> you will come to love this place i'm sure! I go thru strange withdrawal if i miss too much time. In regards to what you said, yes without a doubt. I try not to be too shocked by the things she's done, because we have a long road yet and my "drama" level has to be kept at bay!</p><p> </p><p>I'Tourette's Syndrome really not easy being a teenager, i'm telling you I wouldn't redo for anything. Their trying to find their independence while adhering to rules, and also trying to figure out themselves, their wants, desires, who they are going to be!! I'm almost 40 and still figuring out me! With that said yes I need to keep her safe, yet I won't push her towards other friendships at this point. She has alot of friends, and if it seems to her i'm trying to pull them apart she'll run to him even faster i've learned.</p><p> </p><p>I like this boy also, he's a good kid and my heart breaks when i think of what it must be like at home, it really bugs me.My Dad was an alky so i know far too well what a life with a alky can be like, especially if their still drinking away. This will be a good learning opportunity for her, a painful one and yup she's hating me. Yet she has to learn also what it is she is willing to accept and not in relationships.She has to learn her own boundaries, how to set them, etc.</p><p> </p><p>So, we shall see. It's giong to require close monitoring on my part with even going to his house. She jogs everyday so she isnt' in my radar 24/7 nor should she being at almost 16 she requires a bit of freedom. Yet i tried to explain in the best way i know how that situations like that are always potentially harmful, that alcoholics are not "in control" hence it is a disease, and that at any time a very dramatic situation could present itself and she isn't prepared with the tools at this age to handle those situations. I don't know if anyone ever is.</p><p> </p><p>anyway i've rambled enough, thanks for your words. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jena, post: 214252, member: 4514"] Susie - So very true!!! Funny huh.... they really do think we want to torture them!!! It's like yup this is what i do during the day i come up with ways to make you miserable. Ok that is way too funny, "kid torture meetings" held on New Years Eve!! LOL that's cute. ah......... Ropefree - i'm going to call you RP if tha'Tourette's Syndrome ok!!! i'm glad to see you back on the boards :) you will come to love this place i'm sure! I go thru strange withdrawal if i miss too much time. In regards to what you said, yes without a doubt. I try not to be too shocked by the things she's done, because we have a long road yet and my "drama" level has to be kept at bay! I'Tourette's Syndrome really not easy being a teenager, i'm telling you I wouldn't redo for anything. Their trying to find their independence while adhering to rules, and also trying to figure out themselves, their wants, desires, who they are going to be!! I'm almost 40 and still figuring out me! With that said yes I need to keep her safe, yet I won't push her towards other friendships at this point. She has alot of friends, and if it seems to her i'm trying to pull them apart she'll run to him even faster i've learned. I like this boy also, he's a good kid and my heart breaks when i think of what it must be like at home, it really bugs me.My Dad was an alky so i know far too well what a life with a alky can be like, especially if their still drinking away. This will be a good learning opportunity for her, a painful one and yup she's hating me. Yet she has to learn also what it is she is willing to accept and not in relationships.She has to learn her own boundaries, how to set them, etc. So, we shall see. It's giong to require close monitoring on my part with even going to his house. She jogs everyday so she isnt' in my radar 24/7 nor should she being at almost 16 she requires a bit of freedom. Yet i tried to explain in the best way i know how that situations like that are always potentially harmful, that alcoholics are not "in control" hence it is a disease, and that at any time a very dramatic situation could present itself and she isn't prepared with the tools at this age to handle those situations. I don't know if anyone ever is. anyway i've rambled enough, thanks for your words. :) [/QUOTE]
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