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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 697890" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>Welcome TAnne. I'm so very sorry for your struggles with your adult child. You sure have been through the wringer. I understand how you are overwhelmed.......the situation is completely overwhelming. </p><p></p><p>As others have mentioned, it's important, as we've all learned here, to begin to focus your attention on yourself now.......it's wonderful that you're getting yourself into therapy, it so helps to have someone to talk to. I'm not suggesting that your child is mentally ill, but he does have "issues" and there is an organization called NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, who you can find online and they have chapters in many cities. They are a very good resource for parents, with excellent support groups for parents. They may be able to steer you in the direction of a support group for parents with transgender kids. You may also try doing a bit of research online to find a support system for parents of transgender kids, since you'll be dealing with issues that are different than addiction or mental illness.</p><p></p><p>When our kids go off the rails, for whatever reason, we parents often go off with them for awhile, until we get ourselves back on a sturdy and healthy track. To get back on track,we often need a very good support system. I entered into a 2 year course on codependency with private therapy and group therapy, along with attending 12 step groups and hanging out on this forum A LOT.......and it all worked to help me to pull myself together and begin the process of detaching from my adult daughter so that I could find peace of mind and let go and accept what is. It was certainly a process and I could not have accomplished it without a lot of support.</p><p></p><p>You're dealing with a lot now and in my opinion, it is very important to take very good care of yourself and of course, your other children too. Remember to cover the basics, good nutritional meals, proper sleep, exercise and don't forget to nurture yourself with things that make you happy, walking in the woods, lunch with girlfriends, dates with your husband, manicures, whatever brings you joy and peace. It is so easy to forget that we as parents matter too, we have needs too, and we need to laugh and enjoy life too. Do whatever brings that smile to your face and joy to your heart.</p><p></p><p>I'm glad you're here with us, you're not alone........we understand how difficult it is.....keep posting, it really helps......sending you a big hug.......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 697890, member: 13542"] Welcome TAnne. I'm so very sorry for your struggles with your adult child. You sure have been through the wringer. I understand how you are overwhelmed.......the situation is completely overwhelming. As others have mentioned, it's important, as we've all learned here, to begin to focus your attention on yourself now.......it's wonderful that you're getting yourself into therapy, it so helps to have someone to talk to. I'm not suggesting that your child is mentally ill, but he does have "issues" and there is an organization called NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, who you can find online and they have chapters in many cities. They are a very good resource for parents, with excellent support groups for parents. They may be able to steer you in the direction of a support group for parents with transgender kids. You may also try doing a bit of research online to find a support system for parents of transgender kids, since you'll be dealing with issues that are different than addiction or mental illness. When our kids go off the rails, for whatever reason, we parents often go off with them for awhile, until we get ourselves back on a sturdy and healthy track. To get back on track,we often need a very good support system. I entered into a 2 year course on codependency with private therapy and group therapy, along with attending 12 step groups and hanging out on this forum A LOT.......and it all worked to help me to pull myself together and begin the process of detaching from my adult daughter so that I could find peace of mind and let go and accept what is. It was certainly a process and I could not have accomplished it without a lot of support. You're dealing with a lot now and in my opinion, it is very important to take very good care of yourself and of course, your other children too. Remember to cover the basics, good nutritional meals, proper sleep, exercise and don't forget to nurture yourself with things that make you happy, walking in the woods, lunch with girlfriends, dates with your husband, manicures, whatever brings you joy and peace. It is so easy to forget that we as parents matter too, we have needs too, and we need to laugh and enjoy life too. Do whatever brings that smile to your face and joy to your heart. I'm glad you're here with us, you're not alone........we understand how difficult it is.....keep posting, it really helps......sending you a big hug....... [/QUOTE]
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