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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 685581" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>I'm so very sorry SNM, even though you knew it was coming it is a kick in the gut to hear about it. When I've been at my most powerless with my daughter, what helps me is to give her over to my perception of a Higher Power, you have no control over any of this. Repeating the Serenity prayer is helpful too.</p><p></p><p>When you come around out of this initial shock, my suggestion would be to amp up support of YOU. If you aren't in a support system, perhaps get in one now. I always found CoDa 12 step groups helpful, but therapy, parent support groups.... there are probably groups for parents who have kids who are incarcerated. Another avenue of support you might explore is NAMI, which has chapters in most states and they offer very good support for parents of kids with mental health issues.</p><p></p><p>I'm really sorry you're going through this, I have my own experiences facing the dreadful consequences our kids can bring to our door. While he is serving his time, do your best to take care of you, you deserve to find some joy and peace, you've had a rough go of it with your ex and now your son. It takes a lot out of us to deal with long term stress caused by those we love.</p><p></p><p>It's late and there are likely few members posting now, but they'll be back tomorrow. Hang in there. Cry. Pray. Meditate. Take a bath. Do what soothes you. I'm sending a big, warm cyber hug to you........this too shall pass......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 685581, member: 13542"] I'm so very sorry SNM, even though you knew it was coming it is a kick in the gut to hear about it. When I've been at my most powerless with my daughter, what helps me is to give her over to my perception of a Higher Power, you have no control over any of this. Repeating the Serenity prayer is helpful too. When you come around out of this initial shock, my suggestion would be to amp up support of YOU. If you aren't in a support system, perhaps get in one now. I always found CoDa 12 step groups helpful, but therapy, parent support groups.... there are probably groups for parents who have kids who are incarcerated. Another avenue of support you might explore is NAMI, which has chapters in most states and they offer very good support for parents of kids with mental health issues. I'm really sorry you're going through this, I have my own experiences facing the dreadful consequences our kids can bring to our door. While he is serving his time, do your best to take care of you, you deserve to find some joy and peace, you've had a rough go of it with your ex and now your son. It takes a lot out of us to deal with long term stress caused by those we love. It's late and there are likely few members posting now, but they'll be back tomorrow. Hang in there. Cry. Pray. Meditate. Take a bath. Do what soothes you. I'm sending a big, warm cyber hug to you........this too shall pass...... [/QUOTE]
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