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<blockquote data-quote="TheyAreLegallyAdultsNow" data-source="post: 394949" data-attributes="member: 8405"><p>A dear friend of mine has comforted us by sharing that many people she knows through a self-help support group have shared that they sincerely regret that as young adults the "only way" they knew to step out of the role of child was to do it in a horrible manner similar in fashion to our gifts from God. </p><p></p><p>I personally take comfort in the hope that "one day" our difficult child's may realize what total and complete schmucks they are being. </p><p></p><p>My brother has asked me "what if they never 'get it'?" He encouraged me that MY happiness doesn't need to come from other people. </p><p></p><p>Winter "family" holidays suck when the difficult child's are being rotten... but not totally... there's many wonderful festive truly joyous moments throughout the holiday season. We try to take a deep breath and give thanks for every speck of beauty we can find! </p><p></p><p>We're focusing on the beautiful... yet when the tears come... and they do, we let them... we're grateful for the listening ears and soft shoulders that carry us through the moment. When they are lacking, I am SOOOOOOO grateful for these boards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p><p></p><p>I'm glad you're here... I'm glad you're reaching out. I'm praying for you. Please know you are not alone!!!!! When you find the little sparks of beauty...along the way, allow them to lift your heart... even if it's just a little bit. Take a deep breath, and enjoy! </p><p></p><p>Meanwhile I continue to hold out hope... I'm trying not to put a time limit on my difficult child-s... I continue to hope... "one day... some day... they may get it!"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheyAreLegallyAdultsNow, post: 394949, member: 8405"] A dear friend of mine has comforted us by sharing that many people she knows through a self-help support group have shared that they sincerely regret that as young adults the "only way" they knew to step out of the role of child was to do it in a horrible manner similar in fashion to our gifts from God. I personally take comfort in the hope that "one day" our difficult child's may realize what total and complete schmucks they are being. My brother has asked me "what if they never 'get it'?" He encouraged me that MY happiness doesn't need to come from other people. Winter "family" holidays suck when the difficult child's are being rotten... but not totally... there's many wonderful festive truly joyous moments throughout the holiday season. We try to take a deep breath and give thanks for every speck of beauty we can find! We're focusing on the beautiful... yet when the tears come... and they do, we let them... we're grateful for the listening ears and soft shoulders that carry us through the moment. When they are lacking, I am SOOOOOOO grateful for these boards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm glad you're here... I'm glad you're reaching out. I'm praying for you. Please know you are not alone!!!!! When you find the little sparks of beauty...along the way, allow them to lift your heart... even if it's just a little bit. Take a deep breath, and enjoy! Meanwhile I continue to hold out hope... I'm trying not to put a time limit on my difficult child-s... I continue to hope... "one day... some day... they may get it!" [/QUOTE]
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