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<blockquote data-quote="Tanya M" data-source="post: 660781" data-attributes="member: 18516"><p>Oh if I had a dollar for every time I've asked myself that same exact question I could retire!!</p><p></p><p>This was one of the hardest things I had to let go of with my son. Coming to accept that I would never have an answer was hard to take as it goes against everything my husband and I taught him. We have always worked. Before moving to the Midwest I was at my previous job for 20 years, same for my husband. I've been in the Midwest for 12 years now and have worked the entire time.</p><p></p><p>I too know how it is to find "comfort" in knowing that my son was in jail. While I would hate to get a phone call or letter from him saying he was back in jail, there was also that sense of relief in knowing where he was.</p><p></p><p>Currently he's traveling across the country with his dog. That's something else I don't really understand. He struggles to take care of himself so why would he have a dog?? But then I think at least he has some companionship.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Yes, this is bittersweet for sure. It's wonderful that you have a good relationship with your grands. I can also see where you are coming from when you talk about it triggering memories.</p><p>Do your best to hold onto all the good stuff you have in your life. Stay focused on YOU. Do something wonderful just for YOU.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130526165018/austinally/images/b/b1/A_hug_for_you_my_friend.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tanya M, post: 660781, member: 18516"] Oh if I had a dollar for every time I've asked myself that same exact question I could retire!! This was one of the hardest things I had to let go of with my son. Coming to accept that I would never have an answer was hard to take as it goes against everything my husband and I taught him. We have always worked. Before moving to the Midwest I was at my previous job for 20 years, same for my husband. I've been in the Midwest for 12 years now and have worked the entire time. I too know how it is to find "comfort" in knowing that my son was in jail. While I would hate to get a phone call or letter from him saying he was back in jail, there was also that sense of relief in knowing where he was. Currently he's traveling across the country with his dog. That's something else I don't really understand. He struggles to take care of himself so why would he have a dog?? But then I think at least he has some companionship. Yes, this is bittersweet for sure. It's wonderful that you have a good relationship with your grands. I can also see where you are coming from when you talk about it triggering memories. Do your best to hold onto all the good stuff you have in your life. Stay focused on YOU. Do something wonderful just for YOU. [IMG]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130526165018/austinally/images/b/b1/A_hug_for_you_my_friend.gif[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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