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So Here's the Scoop on difficult child and the Spice Packet...
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 610109" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Look, make sure you seek out support, in any way it helps you, for YOU. Go to a twelve step meeting or NAMI or a private therapist, but take care of yourself. You should not have to have your own life in turmoil because of you dysfunctional adult child. Please, please remember that you deserve to be peaceful and happy in spite of your kid's bad choices and unwillingness to get help. When he wants it, you will know. It will be obvious. It won't be "I use drugs because..." it will be "Drugs aren't making me better and I can't stand myself anymore." </p><p></p><p>Personally, besides rolling my eyes, I'd forget things like how he chooses to sleep. Least of his problems. You have to decide, however, if it is in your best interests to have him at home. If you want him to stay there, you should probably learn coping skills to detach from his drama, even while he is right there. You have many other blessings in your life...loved ones who treat you well and appreciate you and don't stress you out. I would focus on yourself first, then them. I'd make difficult child the last priority and only be there for him if he shows a sincere interest in changing by his behavior (as my mom used to say, actions speak louder than words)!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 610109, member: 1550"] Look, make sure you seek out support, in any way it helps you, for YOU. Go to a twelve step meeting or NAMI or a private therapist, but take care of yourself. You should not have to have your own life in turmoil because of you dysfunctional adult child. Please, please remember that you deserve to be peaceful and happy in spite of your kid's bad choices and unwillingness to get help. When he wants it, you will know. It will be obvious. It won't be "I use drugs because..." it will be "Drugs aren't making me better and I can't stand myself anymore." Personally, besides rolling my eyes, I'd forget things like how he chooses to sleep. Least of his problems. You have to decide, however, if it is in your best interests to have him at home. If you want him to stay there, you should probably learn coping skills to detach from his drama, even while he is right there. You have many other blessings in your life...loved ones who treat you well and appreciate you and don't stress you out. I would focus on yourself first, then them. I'd make difficult child the last priority and only be there for him if he shows a sincere interest in changing by his behavior (as my mom used to say, actions speak louder than words)!! [/QUOTE]
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