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<blockquote data-quote="bran155" data-source="post: 227893"><p>The words "thank you" don't seem to be enough. I wish that I could put into words the gratitude I feel towards all of you. It means so much to me that you all care, and really get it. For lack of a better word, THANKS!!!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Marg: you are so right!! I am done with picking up her messes. The only way she is going to learn is if she is on her own during times of desperation. I used to feel such guilt, for what I am not quite sure. I have always done right by her, always been a good mom and have always been her voice, fought like heck to get her help. I guess I just felt "mommy guilt", that gnawing feeling that I am her mom and no matter what I do I can't seem to help her. That is gone now. I know in my heart that I have left no stone un-turned, went down every avenue possible to help this kid. We as a family have been through such trauma over her. She has an amazing support system, it's unfortunate that she can't see that right now. I am so lucky, my family has been incredible through all of this. I owe it to them as well as myself, (and my daughter) to take back my life and create peace for the rest of my family. I was always afraid of the day when she turned 18, I was afraid I would not have the strength or courage to not allow her to live in my home and disrupt our lives any longer. I am much stronger than I had ever anticipated. She will be 18 in a month and a half, there is NO WAY I will allow her to live here!!! I will however, be there for her when she is truly ready to change her life. Then I will put my armour on and go to war for her. I will no longer enable her to destroy herself. She can do that all on her own. </p><p></p><p>Connie: thanks for asking. My husband and my son are doing great. Sad to say but our lives are so much more peaceful when my daughter is not here. We are actually living a "normal" life. It feels good to have the energy to take care of the rest of my family. They so deserve it.</p><p></p><p>I started getting phone calls from the jail yesterday before my daughter even got there. At first we just hung up without actually listening to who they were from. After the 3rd one we listened. It was a guy named "Brooklyn", he was threatening us, and being vulgar. The last call he said that he was going to come and rape me. These are little messages given during the time he was supposed to say his name, so that we can accept the collect call. I called the jail supervisor, gave him the times that he called and told him what he was saying. A few hours later he called me back, the guy who handles the phone calls found out who he was. He got a write up and money taken from his account. They said that I could press legal charges against him if I wanted. He is a minor like my daughter. I said not now but if it continues I will. I don't want him to actually get more time. He is just a kid and God only knows what problems he has. I will call the cops if it happens again. I am not sure who he is or how he knows this number. I am assuming that my daughter must have seen him in court and gave him her number and he was trying to reach her, he must have gotten angry when we were just hanging up. I don't know. Never a dull moment!!!</p><p></p><p>I am waiting to here from my daughter's lawyer. I left her a message yesterday, let's see how long it takes for her to call me back. When I know more I will let you all know.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again,</p><p></p><p>Shawna <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="bran155, post: 227893"] The words "thank you" don't seem to be enough. I wish that I could put into words the gratitude I feel towards all of you. It means so much to me that you all care, and really get it. For lack of a better word, THANKS!!!! :) Marg: you are so right!! I am done with picking up her messes. The only way she is going to learn is if she is on her own during times of desperation. I used to feel such guilt, for what I am not quite sure. I have always done right by her, always been a good mom and have always been her voice, fought like heck to get her help. I guess I just felt "mommy guilt", that gnawing feeling that I am her mom and no matter what I do I can't seem to help her. That is gone now. I know in my heart that I have left no stone un-turned, went down every avenue possible to help this kid. We as a family have been through such trauma over her. She has an amazing support system, it's unfortunate that she can't see that right now. I am so lucky, my family has been incredible through all of this. I owe it to them as well as myself, (and my daughter) to take back my life and create peace for the rest of my family. I was always afraid of the day when she turned 18, I was afraid I would not have the strength or courage to not allow her to live in my home and disrupt our lives any longer. I am much stronger than I had ever anticipated. She will be 18 in a month and a half, there is NO WAY I will allow her to live here!!! I will however, be there for her when she is truly ready to change her life. Then I will put my armour on and go to war for her. I will no longer enable her to destroy herself. She can do that all on her own. Connie: thanks for asking. My husband and my son are doing great. Sad to say but our lives are so much more peaceful when my daughter is not here. We are actually living a "normal" life. It feels good to have the energy to take care of the rest of my family. They so deserve it. I started getting phone calls from the jail yesterday before my daughter even got there. At first we just hung up without actually listening to who they were from. After the 3rd one we listened. It was a guy named "Brooklyn", he was threatening us, and being vulgar. The last call he said that he was going to come and rape me. These are little messages given during the time he was supposed to say his name, so that we can accept the collect call. I called the jail supervisor, gave him the times that he called and told him what he was saying. A few hours later he called me back, the guy who handles the phone calls found out who he was. He got a write up and money taken from his account. They said that I could press legal charges against him if I wanted. He is a minor like my daughter. I said not now but if it continues I will. I don't want him to actually get more time. He is just a kid and God only knows what problems he has. I will call the cops if it happens again. I am not sure who he is or how he knows this number. I am assuming that my daughter must have seen him in court and gave him her number and he was trying to reach her, he must have gotten angry when we were just hanging up. I don't know. Never a dull moment!!! I am waiting to here from my daughter's lawyer. I left her a message yesterday, let's see how long it takes for her to call me back. When I know more I will let you all know. Thanks again, Shawna :) [/QUOTE]
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