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<blockquote data-quote="ColleenB" data-source="post: 718689" data-attributes="member: 19887"><p>Navaigating through the minefield of addiction is a hell I wouldn't wish on anyone. I am sorry for your hurting mom heart. I know the pain well. </p><p></p><p>I am a school counsellor and see many kids with diagnoses I don't agree with or even understand at times. I take each kid individually and work from there. For some the diagnoses fit and I can work with research proven methods.... but to be honest even then you have to take each as an individual. Even kids on the spectrum differ so much! Our kids need us to see them as individuals and meet the needs presented.... not easy! </p><p></p><p>As parents of addicts it's a whole other ball game... and one we can't win alone. Believe me I tried! Until my son decided he wanted help absolutely nothing I did changed his behaviours. </p><p></p><p>Saying that.... he seems to be slowly coming around. But I am bracing myself for the worst as I have been hopeful before. </p><p></p><p>I am focusing on my job, my friends, my other son and my husband. I give him my support also but I'm trying not to be all consumed by him.... it's rough. He has been my focus for a long time... as I think our protective mama bear comes out when we sense danger in our kids lives... I would do anything to save him. I think we all would ... and we often try. </p><p></p><p>I hope you find support and strength here. I did... and still do. </p><p></p><p>Take care.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ColleenB, post: 718689, member: 19887"] Navaigating through the minefield of addiction is a hell I wouldn't wish on anyone. I am sorry for your hurting mom heart. I know the pain well. I am a school counsellor and see many kids with diagnoses I don't agree with or even understand at times. I take each kid individually and work from there. For some the diagnoses fit and I can work with research proven methods.... but to be honest even then you have to take each as an individual. Even kids on the spectrum differ so much! Our kids need us to see them as individuals and meet the needs presented.... not easy! As parents of addicts it's a whole other ball game... and one we can't win alone. Believe me I tried! Until my son decided he wanted help absolutely nothing I did changed his behaviours. Saying that.... he seems to be slowly coming around. But I am bracing myself for the worst as I have been hopeful before. I am focusing on my job, my friends, my other son and my husband. I give him my support also but I'm trying not to be all consumed by him.... it's rough. He has been my focus for a long time... as I think our protective mama bear comes out when we sense danger in our kids lives... I would do anything to save him. I think we all would ... and we often try. I hope you find support and strength here. I did... and still do. Take care. [/QUOTE]
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