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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 733360" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>Dearest Trying. This is the hardest stuff to deal with. I know. With two daughters off the rails I have had to remove myself emotionally from their journey, in order to carry on. I do this by giving them to God in faith that He will watch over them. This has helped me to be thankful for the blessings I had in raising them, and hopes that they will find their light that is still there.</p><p> I have switched focus to my well children, who were literally waiting in the wings while I was so intent on trying to rescue my two, then depressed that nothing was changing. </p><p>“What did I do to deserve this life?”</p><p>This is our adult children’s life, their journey, their choices. When we are able to see that and understand that we can’t control their decisions, we can separate ourselves from their consequences and start to breathe. </p><p>Nothing is gained from our going down the rabbit hole with them. </p><p>I am convinced by our lifting ourselves up and grabbing our lives back, we are a testament to our beloveds capability to do the same. Standing strong upon the rocky precipice as lighthouses, guiding their way to a better life, by our example.</p><p>Do not let your sons choices drag you down. That is two lives wasted. </p><p>Seek ways to build your strength against the storms within. </p><p>You can do this. You matter. Your life matters.</p><p>Prayers for strength and peace. </p><p>(((Hugs)))</p><p>Leafy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 733360, member: 19522"] Dearest Trying. This is the hardest stuff to deal with. I know. With two daughters off the rails I have had to remove myself emotionally from their journey, in order to carry on. I do this by giving them to God in faith that He will watch over them. This has helped me to be thankful for the blessings I had in raising them, and hopes that they will find their light that is still there. I have switched focus to my well children, who were literally waiting in the wings while I was so intent on trying to rescue my two, then depressed that nothing was changing. “What did I do to deserve this life?” This is our adult children’s life, their journey, their choices. When we are able to see that and understand that we can’t control their decisions, we can separate ourselves from their consequences and start to breathe. Nothing is gained from our going down the rabbit hole with them. I am convinced by our lifting ourselves up and grabbing our lives back, we are a testament to our beloveds capability to do the same. Standing strong upon the rocky precipice as lighthouses, guiding their way to a better life, by our example. Do not let your sons choices drag you down. That is two lives wasted. Seek ways to build your strength against the storms within. You can do this. You matter. Your life matters. Prayers for strength and peace. (((Hugs))) Leafy [/QUOTE]
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