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<blockquote data-quote="lovemysons" data-source="post: 560909" data-attributes="member: 3305"><p>Hi Sus,</p><p></p><p>I wish I had that much control over the situation...but I do not. </p><p>daughter in law is on foodstamps. I honestly don't think she is into the "therapy" as much as it should obvious that the kids (especially oldest grandson) would benefit. There is only so much I can say/do. </p><p></p><p>I so hope Young difficult child is ready to take the lead role in his life too. You are right...This one I have been easily "emotionally manipulated" by. I have felt so sorry for young difficult child at different times in his life. </p><p>From the beginning, I felt he was short-changed. I had a husband at the time, who did not see staying at home with the kids as "valued work". Soooo, I got a job at the Army Barracks in Germany right after young difficult child was born. His first 4 months were mostly in the care of a Sargents wife from on base...not mine. </p><p>Then...He is the middle child. Not the "charming oldest"...and not the baby. </p><p>He doesn't relate to husband as easily as oldest difficult child. Oldest and husband are very charasmatic people, very outgoing, very social, etc. Young difficult child is a thinker, very emotional, more introverted, etc. </p><p>So ya, my heartstrings often got played by young difficult child...I think I taught him too, sigh. </p><p></p><p>Well unfortunately husband said he was exhausted/too tired to go to the Sponser Orientation meeting last night. Grrrrrr...but apparently he was not too tired to stay at the bowling ally and watch a rival team play. Yep, his "passion" took prescedence over what is suggested for a positive outcome regarding young difficult child being released from prison. </p><p>I could have gone alone...though I didn't quite know where it was...and I was a bit intimidated to find out that it might be in downtown and I would be there amongst fellow Prisoner sponsee's. I know I know...excused huh. </p><p>So...it didnt' work out this month. Maybe next month as I expressed my disappointment to husband before going to bed. </p><p></p><p>Kinda makes me upset with husband that he is so motivated/driven by work success...and not by "emtional success". I mean it's great that husband is offering young difficult child a job with one of his companies but what about showing young difficult child that we are participating in his "prison aftercare". I mean...so what if young difficult child has an opportunity to make good money and provide for his family if he doesn't feel that his other needs are being met. ??? Know what I mean??</p><p></p><p>But, I suppose that is what husband is good at...giving opportunities to help them live independently. I just wish he were alittle more intune with the "heart" of the matter. </p><p></p><p>It would be nice to see you in January Sus...regardless if it coincides with my dental visit in Ardmore. I think you live on the other side of Ok. so it would be inconvenient for both of us. However...If I could get us a stay at a motel and/or casino, then making the drive over to your side of the state might be feasible. I'll pm you as the time draws nearer and we'll discuss. </p><p></p><p>hugs, </p><p>LMS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lovemysons, post: 560909, member: 3305"] Hi Sus, I wish I had that much control over the situation...but I do not. daughter in law is on foodstamps. I honestly don't think she is into the "therapy" as much as it should obvious that the kids (especially oldest grandson) would benefit. There is only so much I can say/do. I so hope Young difficult child is ready to take the lead role in his life too. You are right...This one I have been easily "emotionally manipulated" by. I have felt so sorry for young difficult child at different times in his life. From the beginning, I felt he was short-changed. I had a husband at the time, who did not see staying at home with the kids as "valued work". Soooo, I got a job at the Army Barracks in Germany right after young difficult child was born. His first 4 months were mostly in the care of a Sargents wife from on base...not mine. Then...He is the middle child. Not the "charming oldest"...and not the baby. He doesn't relate to husband as easily as oldest difficult child. Oldest and husband are very charasmatic people, very outgoing, very social, etc. Young difficult child is a thinker, very emotional, more introverted, etc. So ya, my heartstrings often got played by young difficult child...I think I taught him too, sigh. Well unfortunately husband said he was exhausted/too tired to go to the Sponser Orientation meeting last night. Grrrrrr...but apparently he was not too tired to stay at the bowling ally and watch a rival team play. Yep, his "passion" took prescedence over what is suggested for a positive outcome regarding young difficult child being released from prison. I could have gone alone...though I didn't quite know where it was...and I was a bit intimidated to find out that it might be in downtown and I would be there amongst fellow Prisoner sponsee's. I know I know...excused huh. So...it didnt' work out this month. Maybe next month as I expressed my disappointment to husband before going to bed. Kinda makes me upset with husband that he is so motivated/driven by work success...and not by "emtional success". I mean it's great that husband is offering young difficult child a job with one of his companies but what about showing young difficult child that we are participating in his "prison aftercare". I mean...so what if young difficult child has an opportunity to make good money and provide for his family if he doesn't feel that his other needs are being met. ??? Know what I mean?? But, I suppose that is what husband is good at...giving opportunities to help them live independently. I just wish he were alittle more intune with the "heart" of the matter. It would be nice to see you in January Sus...regardless if it coincides with my dental visit in Ardmore. I think you live on the other side of Ok. so it would be inconvenient for both of us. However...If I could get us a stay at a motel and/or casino, then making the drive over to your side of the state might be feasible. I'll pm you as the time draws nearer and we'll discuss. hugs, LMS [/QUOTE]
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