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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 509317" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>((((hugs)))))</p><p></p><p>So sorry you've been going through so much with your difficult child. </p><p></p><p>in my opinion your husband is correct. Unless son commits himself to getting treatment for his drug/alcohol use, it's time to detach and stay that way. Any "help" offered in the meantime will pretty much make it take longer for him to reach the point where he wants to seek treatment. </p><p></p><p>Sit down and try to draw some boundaries for yourself concerning difficult child (for him too) that you can live with, are sure you can stand firm with. It helps if you can pre think possible future situations and how you might handle them if faced with them. Like say difficult child becomes homeless.........can you stay detached from that, or will you be pulled by your heart to help in some way, if so how far? ect. </p><p></p><p>Al anon can be a great resource for support. A therapist for yourself may help, can be great to have an objective outsider to pour your heart out to and give you honest feedback. </p><p></p><p>Welcome to the board. Glad you found us. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 509317, member: 84"] ((((hugs))))) So sorry you've been going through so much with your difficult child. in my opinion your husband is correct. Unless son commits himself to getting treatment for his drug/alcohol use, it's time to detach and stay that way. Any "help" offered in the meantime will pretty much make it take longer for him to reach the point where he wants to seek treatment. Sit down and try to draw some boundaries for yourself concerning difficult child (for him too) that you can live with, are sure you can stand firm with. It helps if you can pre think possible future situations and how you might handle them if faced with them. Like say difficult child becomes homeless.........can you stay detached from that, or will you be pulled by your heart to help in some way, if so how far? ect. Al anon can be a great resource for support. A therapist for yourself may help, can be great to have an objective outsider to pour your heart out to and give you honest feedback. Welcome to the board. Glad you found us. :) [/QUOTE]
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