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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 111700" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>I'm sorry this is so hard on you and I truly understand the pain. It tore me into a million pieces when I had to escort my daughter to her Residential Treatment Center (RTC). Every visit was sheer agony. Separating time and again was wrong and hurt!</p><p></p><p>Now, a couple of suggestions. Don't tell him when the transport will happen. Odds are he will try to run shortly before it happens. Since he knows the plan is an Residential Treatment Center (RTC), he may try to run anyway so be sure he is watched like a hawk at all times. Yes, that includes visits to bathrooms if there is a window large enough for him to climb through. If he comes home, you may have to put an alarm on his door and windows so that if he opens them at night, you'll know it.</p><p></p><p>If you find a good center for him, it may make all the difference in the world. He won't come home perfect, but he'll come home a lot better. Just as importantly, he'll have some tools to help him cope with life as an adult. Sometimes, the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is not a good fit for the child or the family. If that happens, start looking for a new place and transfer him directly from one Residential Treatment Center (RTC) to the other.</p><p></p><p>In the meantime, many HUGS. We do understand and we'll be here for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 111700, member: 3626"] I'm sorry this is so hard on you and I truly understand the pain. It tore me into a million pieces when I had to escort my daughter to her Residential Treatment Center (RTC). Every visit was sheer agony. Separating time and again was wrong and hurt! Now, a couple of suggestions. Don't tell him when the transport will happen. Odds are he will try to run shortly before it happens. Since he knows the plan is an Residential Treatment Center (RTC), he may try to run anyway so be sure he is watched like a hawk at all times. Yes, that includes visits to bathrooms if there is a window large enough for him to climb through. If he comes home, you may have to put an alarm on his door and windows so that if he opens them at night, you'll know it. If you find a good center for him, it may make all the difference in the world. He won't come home perfect, but he'll come home a lot better. Just as importantly, he'll have some tools to help him cope with life as an adult. Sometimes, the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is not a good fit for the child or the family. If that happens, start looking for a new place and transfer him directly from one Residential Treatment Center (RTC) to the other. In the meantime, many HUGS. We do understand and we'll be here for you. [/QUOTE]
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