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MrMike: Still in the same boat as 4 years ago
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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 708946" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>Mr. Mike, it's been a long time.......it's good to see you.......although I wish it was under better circumstances. </p><p></p><p>I'm sorry you're still dealing with your adult son in a similar way as before. I can relate to your feelings, when our kids have mental illness it shakes us up more and seems to keep us attached to them in ways that may not be healthy for them or us. I know that's what happened with my daughter and I too.</p><p></p><p>Have you tried NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness? They have chapters in many cities and you can access them online. I found them to be very helpful. They have an excellent course for parents and can provide resources for you and for your son. The chapter close to where I live had numerous resources which I availed myself to...... Social Workers who knew how to navigate the system, classes, help for my daughter with jobs, housing, disability, government assistance, etc. They were very, very helpful to guide me through the various programs available for my daughter as well as a great support for me. If you haven't already, you might give them a call.</p><p></p><p>Mr. Mike, this is the hardest thing any of us will have to do. I understand your reticence to allow your son to become homeless......there may be other options available for all of you.........however, you, your wife and your daughter deserve to have a safe and drama free home. In the meantime, you might explore local shelters and food banks.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there and keep us posted. You're not alone Mr. Mike, most of us have been in your shoes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 708946, member: 13542"] Mr. Mike, it's been a long time.......it's good to see you.......although I wish it was under better circumstances. I'm sorry you're still dealing with your adult son in a similar way as before. I can relate to your feelings, when our kids have mental illness it shakes us up more and seems to keep us attached to them in ways that may not be healthy for them or us. I know that's what happened with my daughter and I too. Have you tried NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness? They have chapters in many cities and you can access them online. I found them to be very helpful. They have an excellent course for parents and can provide resources for you and for your son. The chapter close to where I live had numerous resources which I availed myself to...... Social Workers who knew how to navigate the system, classes, help for my daughter with jobs, housing, disability, government assistance, etc. They were very, very helpful to guide me through the various programs available for my daughter as well as a great support for me. If you haven't already, you might give them a call. Mr. Mike, this is the hardest thing any of us will have to do. I understand your reticence to allow your son to become homeless......there may be other options available for all of you.........however, you, your wife and your daughter deserve to have a safe and drama free home. In the meantime, you might explore local shelters and food banks. Hang in there and keep us posted. You're not alone Mr. Mike, most of us have been in your shoes. [/QUOTE]
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