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<blockquote data-quote="lovemysons" data-source="post: 698521" data-attributes="member: 3305"><p>Thank you all so very much for the replies. </p><p></p><p>Colleen... </p><p>This is isn't in a million yrs how we dreamt it would turn out for our son's is it. And...It is not for lack of effort. I am sure of that! husband is a bowling coach and gets great reward in working with other people's children. He reminds me often that we are "not in charge of the results...only the execution". Just like in bowling...what happens when you let go of the ball (even if you have done everything right up until that point) is not guaranteed! </p><p>It doesn't mean we weren't cut out for this...I honestly believe that genetic material plays a large part in how much more challenging our children are to raise from other's. Our daughter makes us look like wonderful parent's while our son's make us look like we barely tried. And yet it was our son's we gave our blood sweat and tears to...our all. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I am sure you and your husband have worked tirelessly for your son's and done your very best...and ARE great parents! ...despite how you see the results so far. Hang in there. </p><p></p><p>So ready to Live...</p><p>Thank you for your understanding. Yes, Since my oldest went to Prison almost 10 yrs ago I have felt that "where you are, I am" with my son's. I really don't know how to let go completely and stay that way. I have thought that I was there many times in the past. But I am not...I need help. And so today, this morning, I called a former Licensed Counselor that my mom and I saw for awhile when she and I were having some difficulties in our relationship. I am hoping that this counselor will be able to give me the reinforcements I need, the back up that what I am feeling, doing, is "normal." </p><p></p><p>RNO441...</p><p>Normal, I'm not sure I know what normal is anymore. It all seems relative. I guess I try and fake what is normal to others on the outside. Facebook is fake for me. Pics of my beautiful grandchildren...yes. Trips with husband...yes. But none of this actual story is there for others to see. Only here on Conduct Disorders...where it is safe to share with others who understand...who are living it too. </p><p></p><p>Thank you all. </p><p>LMS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lovemysons, post: 698521, member: 3305"] Thank you all so very much for the replies. Colleen... This is isn't in a million yrs how we dreamt it would turn out for our son's is it. And...It is not for lack of effort. I am sure of that! husband is a bowling coach and gets great reward in working with other people's children. He reminds me often that we are "not in charge of the results...only the execution". Just like in bowling...what happens when you let go of the ball (even if you have done everything right up until that point) is not guaranteed! It doesn't mean we weren't cut out for this...I honestly believe that genetic material plays a large part in how much more challenging our children are to raise from other's. Our daughter makes us look like wonderful parent's while our son's make us look like we barely tried. And yet it was our son's we gave our blood sweat and tears to...our all. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I am sure you and your husband have worked tirelessly for your son's and done your very best...and ARE great parents! ...despite how you see the results so far. Hang in there. So ready to Live... Thank you for your understanding. Yes, Since my oldest went to Prison almost 10 yrs ago I have felt that "where you are, I am" with my son's. I really don't know how to let go completely and stay that way. I have thought that I was there many times in the past. But I am not...I need help. And so today, this morning, I called a former Licensed Counselor that my mom and I saw for awhile when she and I were having some difficulties in our relationship. I am hoping that this counselor will be able to give me the reinforcements I need, the back up that what I am feeling, doing, is "normal." RNO441... Normal, I'm not sure I know what normal is anymore. It all seems relative. I guess I try and fake what is normal to others on the outside. Facebook is fake for me. Pics of my beautiful grandchildren...yes. Trips with husband...yes. But none of this actual story is there for others to see. Only here on Conduct Disorders...where it is safe to share with others who understand...who are living it too. Thank you all. LMS [/QUOTE]
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