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<blockquote data-quote="RN0441" data-source="post: 702993" data-attributes="member: 15032"><p>Sorry for your anger, confusion and frustration.</p><p></p><p>We also have a son that went off the rails at 15 and is now 21 and living away from us because that is the ONLY thing we could do to put a halt to our home being complete and utter madness WHEN he was using which wasn't all the time but when he wasn't using, he still was not doing anything with his life except sitting on the couch - which was sad. My son is a binge user which does not seem to be very common. He is in denial about his problem though.</p><p></p><p>I cannot imagine doing this without my husband and even with him, I am seeing a therapist and am in a fog a lot of the time, especially when I know he makes poor choices.</p><p></p><p>My advice is to do what you can for YOU. I really think you should see a therapist to help you maneuver through this difficult time. I am seeing one that specializes in addiction so although my son is no longer living at home, I need help to set boundaries and keep them which will not only help ME but it will also help HIM. This in a complete different way of parenting that has to be learned. It does not come naturally.</p><p></p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/notalone.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":notalone:" title="notalone :notalone:" data-shortname=":notalone:" /><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/staystrong.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":staystrong:" title="staystrong :staystrong:" data-shortname=":staystrong:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RN0441, post: 702993, member: 15032"] Sorry for your anger, confusion and frustration. We also have a son that went off the rails at 15 and is now 21 and living away from us because that is the ONLY thing we could do to put a halt to our home being complete and utter madness WHEN he was using which wasn't all the time but when he wasn't using, he still was not doing anything with his life except sitting on the couch - which was sad. My son is a binge user which does not seem to be very common. He is in denial about his problem though. I cannot imagine doing this without my husband and even with him, I am seeing a therapist and am in a fog a lot of the time, especially when I know he makes poor choices. My advice is to do what you can for YOU. I really think you should see a therapist to help you maneuver through this difficult time. I am seeing one that specializes in addiction so although my son is no longer living at home, I need help to set boundaries and keep them which will not only help ME but it will also help HIM. This in a complete different way of parenting that has to be learned. It does not come naturally. :notalone::staystrong: [/QUOTE]
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