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<blockquote data-quote="ColleenB" data-source="post: 684588" data-attributes="member: 19887"><p>I feel like others here may think we are being enablers with our son, and I agree to a point. But it's hard for anyone to really know what's going on with any of us, it's one dimensional on the boards. </p><p></p><p>I really do appreciate the support and advice , so I'm not saying to not give your opinions. I guess I'm asking for some compassion and no judgment. I think we all have to do this journey in our own time and even if it seems like it's obvious... It isn't always so clear. </p><p></p><p>Trying to navigate this is like being blindfolded... In the dark.... And trying to find your way. Even if someone is trying to guide you, you kind of have to find your way on your own. I'm trying to find my way. I really am. I'm learning things here I use, like trying to stop fixing him, and leaving advice I can't do just yet. </p><p></p><p>I'm still at a point where I can see my sweet boy in there, and he is so sad. I can't kick him when he is down. I'm starting to think it's more a mental illness like severe depression that he has been coping with using substances. I don't know, but I know I have to at least listen to him, and try. </p><p></p><p>Feeling sad tonight that he is feeling badly and knowing I can't fix him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ColleenB, post: 684588, member: 19887"] I feel like others here may think we are being enablers with our son, and I agree to a point. But it's hard for anyone to really know what's going on with any of us, it's one dimensional on the boards. I really do appreciate the support and advice , so I'm not saying to not give your opinions. I guess I'm asking for some compassion and no judgment. I think we all have to do this journey in our own time and even if it seems like it's obvious... It isn't always so clear. Trying to navigate this is like being blindfolded... In the dark.... And trying to find your way. Even if someone is trying to guide you, you kind of have to find your way on your own. I'm trying to find my way. I really am. I'm learning things here I use, like trying to stop fixing him, and leaving advice I can't do just yet. I'm still at a point where I can see my sweet boy in there, and he is so sad. I can't kick him when he is down. I'm starting to think it's more a mental illness like severe depression that he has been coping with using substances. I don't know, but I know I have to at least listen to him, and try. Feeling sad tonight that he is feeling badly and knowing I can't fix him. [/QUOTE]
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