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Well, here I am, almost at breaking point - son aged 30
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<blockquote data-quote="Snow White" data-source="post: 713141" data-attributes="member: 355"><p>So sorry to hear of your mom's passing, Belle. I hope that your pain and heartache will lessen with time.</p><p></p><p>Your son is sure working all of your "emotional" buttons. I'm sorry that he is doing that on top of your grieving. You've known this behaviour from him for so many years. Yet, we still get on the Merry-go-Round every time and hope that the ride will be different. Your son seems to manage between the visits/calls to you. Perhaps if he was left to his own initiative (as Tanya and SWOT outlined), he would gain more control of his life. </p><p></p><p>I think we are conditioned that "NO" is such a harsh word to give to our children. Even in everyday life, we will try to soften the word, "No", with things like, "maybe later", "we'll see" or "I'll get back to you". Heard a quote - "The word "No" is a complete sentence." </p><p></p><p>It's sad that you have had a negative response from the mental health community. That is devastating to hear. And even sadder when they suggest that the correctional system is the one that should be "treating him". I don't get it.</p><p></p><p>Keep strong. Let us know how you are doing.</p><p></p><p>{Hugs}</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Snow White, post: 713141, member: 355"] So sorry to hear of your mom's passing, Belle. I hope that your pain and heartache will lessen with time. Your son is sure working all of your "emotional" buttons. I'm sorry that he is doing that on top of your grieving. You've known this behaviour from him for so many years. Yet, we still get on the Merry-go-Round every time and hope that the ride will be different. Your son seems to manage between the visits/calls to you. Perhaps if he was left to his own initiative (as Tanya and SWOT outlined), he would gain more control of his life. I think we are conditioned that "NO" is such a harsh word to give to our children. Even in everyday life, we will try to soften the word, "No", with things like, "maybe later", "we'll see" or "I'll get back to you". Heard a quote - "The word "No" is a complete sentence." It's sad that you have had a negative response from the mental health community. That is devastating to hear. And even sadder when they suggest that the correctional system is the one that should be "treating him". I don't get it. Keep strong. Let us know how you are doing. {Hugs} [/QUOTE]
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