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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 726592" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>Hi GM, So sorry for what you are going through. It is hard enough to deal with an addicted using d c, then on top of that to worry about an elderly parent. My Mom lives far away, so would not have to deal with a grandchild showing up at her home. I would be besides myself with worry for her if this were the case.</p><p></p><p>It is unfortunate that your son stole from your Mom. I can see where you would be concerned for her well being. Even if he wouldn't hurt her physically, the emotional and mental strain of dealing with an addicted, using loved one is over the top for parents, a grandparent is a whole different layer.</p><p> I am sorry you had to do this. It is a double grief. Hard enough to stand strong and remove a d c from our own home, but to have to do this to protect our parents? It is like going through it all over again. You are a kind loving daughter and mother.</p><p> I understand completely your concern and actions. Sorry I did not have advice for you, as I have not experienced this myself. I think I would have felt and done the same.</p><p> This is the unfortunate reality many of us have faced, or are facing. It is true. The drug of choice has so much influence and control over our d cs brains and actions. It is a hard road we all travel with this. What you did for your Mom was difficult, loving and courageous. I hope she understands one day why you and your husband stand tough through the heartbreak of your son's situation. My Mom is supportive of my stance with my two. She loves them and is concerned for their well being, and I hope that one day when she asks me about them, I can tell her that they are doing okay. She agrees with me that for now, all we can do is pray that they will see their potential and choose differently.</p><p>I am so sorry for your troubles GM. It is tough enough to go through this and be strong for our own sanity, but to have to explain to a grieving, worried grandma, and take action like you did, is another hardship.</p><p>Do something kind for yourself, you have been through a difficult time with this.</p><p>I hope your Mom understands how hard this is on you and your husband.</p><p>(((HUGS)))</p><p>Leafy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 726592, member: 19522"] Hi GM, So sorry for what you are going through. It is hard enough to deal with an addicted using d c, then on top of that to worry about an elderly parent. My Mom lives far away, so would not have to deal with a grandchild showing up at her home. I would be besides myself with worry for her if this were the case. It is unfortunate that your son stole from your Mom. I can see where you would be concerned for her well being. Even if he wouldn't hurt her physically, the emotional and mental strain of dealing with an addicted, using loved one is over the top for parents, a grandparent is a whole different layer. I am sorry you had to do this. It is a double grief. Hard enough to stand strong and remove a d c from our own home, but to have to do this to protect our parents? It is like going through it all over again. You are a kind loving daughter and mother. I understand completely your concern and actions. Sorry I did not have advice for you, as I have not experienced this myself. I think I would have felt and done the same. This is the unfortunate reality many of us have faced, or are facing. It is true. The drug of choice has so much influence and control over our d cs brains and actions. It is a hard road we all travel with this. What you did for your Mom was difficult, loving and courageous. I hope she understands one day why you and your husband stand tough through the heartbreak of your son's situation. My Mom is supportive of my stance with my two. She loves them and is concerned for their well being, and I hope that one day when she asks me about them, I can tell her that they are doing okay. She agrees with me that for now, all we can do is pray that they will see their potential and choose differently. I am so sorry for your troubles GM. It is tough enough to go through this and be strong for our own sanity, but to have to explain to a grieving, worried grandma, and take action like you did, is another hardship. Do something kind for yourself, you have been through a difficult time with this. I hope your Mom understands how hard this is on you and your husband. (((HUGS))) Leafy [/QUOTE]
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