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<blockquote data-quote="dlgallant" data-source="post: 41923" data-attributes="member: 3721"><p>You are both so right. I know in my heart God is not doing this to me, he is grieving with me. It sometimes feels as if I'm being punished. Reaching out for help is not something I've ever been able to do in my life. I have no problem asking for assistance in getting my daughter help, but I can't seem to do it for myself. At least I did have the insight to realize that I am on an emotional tightrope and reached out to my minister. Which was really not easy for me to do. She is a wonderful and wise woman, but not especially nurturing. But she has been nudging me to reach out. She urged me to find a a good group online if I didn't feel comfortable talking to people yet. But she's not stopped encouraging the person to person contact. She is looking for local support group times for me, and offered to help find a good counselor. </p><p></p><p>I was really unsure about this group but I can't believe the support I've received. I am staggered by the number of members, it saddens me that so many kids and families are in such pain out there. But on the other hand I'm comforted that so many people have come together to support each other. Many people view my daughter as "no good" for what she's done and they can't understand that she just can't cope and is in pain. That doesn't excuse her behavior, she has a strong support system at home and won't take advantage of it. I've only recently come to the realization that no matter how many times I told her I was here for her, I set the example of not reaching out for help when I needed it. I plan to correct that, for my daughter and myself. </p><p></p><p>I also wanted to say that I not only appreciate the support and comfort, I appreciate the advice and candor. Please, don't anyone every feel the need to hold back with me. I always appreciate honesty when it comes from genuine concern.</p><p></p><p>Debbie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dlgallant, post: 41923, member: 3721"] You are both so right. I know in my heart God is not doing this to me, he is grieving with me. It sometimes feels as if I'm being punished. Reaching out for help is not something I've ever been able to do in my life. I have no problem asking for assistance in getting my daughter help, but I can't seem to do it for myself. At least I did have the insight to realize that I am on an emotional tightrope and reached out to my minister. Which was really not easy for me to do. She is a wonderful and wise woman, but not especially nurturing. But she has been nudging me to reach out. She urged me to find a a good group online if I didn't feel comfortable talking to people yet. But she's not stopped encouraging the person to person contact. She is looking for local support group times for me, and offered to help find a good counselor. I was really unsure about this group but I can't believe the support I've received. I am staggered by the number of members, it saddens me that so many kids and families are in such pain out there. But on the other hand I'm comforted that so many people have come together to support each other. Many people view my daughter as "no good" for what she's done and they can't understand that she just can't cope and is in pain. That doesn't excuse her behavior, she has a strong support system at home and won't take advantage of it. I've only recently come to the realization that no matter how many times I told her I was here for her, I set the example of not reaching out for help when I needed it. I plan to correct that, for my daughter and myself. I also wanted to say that I not only appreciate the support and comfort, I appreciate the advice and candor. Please, don't anyone every feel the need to hold back with me. I always appreciate honesty when it comes from genuine concern. Debbie [/QUOTE]
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