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What does it mean when a child blatantly steals from you?
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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 518358" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>Jill, </p><p></p><p>ALL county mental health agencies will see you on a sliding scale fee. If you go there they'll give you an application. Also - you can check (and do not have to be religious or WORRY that religion is going to be part of the program or pushed on you - the therapists are there for help in the real world not necessarily the spiritual world) Catholic charities, Lutheran Charities - and you can ALWAYS call United way (I think their number is 211 from most phones?) and ask/tell them you need counseling). You can also check in your area and see if you have any counseling through your local hospitals - </p><p></p><p>Check the phone book - Other resources available would be - Domestic Violence Womens shelters - and don't discount that because you aren't being beaten by a man - mental and verbal abuse are DOMESTIC violence. If they have more stringent guidelines they probable know someone that CAN get you free counseling. </p><p></p><p>Also - if you find a therapist or know of one that is good? You can do what I did once - I offered to clean his offices before my sessions in lieu of payment. He was one of the best in the state. I needed him - he needed a maid. It worked for us. </p><p></p><p>And like the rest have said - ALL my doors have had locks on them since my kids were - oh.......ten. And my valuables are stored elsewhere, or in boxes and locked up......all our sheds, and garages have dead bolts. The windows have bars. The house got NEW anti-theft windows. I have an alarm system. I planted holly bushes and cactus under a lot of the windows. I do a walk around the house twice a week. My son isn't here - and I have 4 pit bulls and a something mix breed pit - but I still look - habit. I doubt my son will ever ever be allowed to spend the night for years to come. Even if he did - I think I'd be so nervous. I wouldn't sleep. Sad to say but true. </p><p></p><p>While your son is gone - Get these things done - and give yourself some peace of mind. YOU can put locking door knobs on all doors - it's easy - I did it myself. Instructions come in the packages. Small safes are fairly affordable and you can get a handyman to come and drill holes and have them bolted into the floor. Lots of precautions can be taken - If you need help - the gals here have TONS of suggestions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 518358, member: 4964"] Jill, ALL county mental health agencies will see you on a sliding scale fee. If you go there they'll give you an application. Also - you can check (and do not have to be religious or WORRY that religion is going to be part of the program or pushed on you - the therapists are there for help in the real world not necessarily the spiritual world) Catholic charities, Lutheran Charities - and you can ALWAYS call United way (I think their number is 211 from most phones?) and ask/tell them you need counseling). You can also check in your area and see if you have any counseling through your local hospitals - Check the phone book - Other resources available would be - Domestic Violence Womens shelters - and don't discount that because you aren't being beaten by a man - mental and verbal abuse are DOMESTIC violence. If they have more stringent guidelines they probable know someone that CAN get you free counseling. Also - if you find a therapist or know of one that is good? You can do what I did once - I offered to clean his offices before my sessions in lieu of payment. He was one of the best in the state. I needed him - he needed a maid. It worked for us. And like the rest have said - ALL my doors have had locks on them since my kids were - oh.......ten. And my valuables are stored elsewhere, or in boxes and locked up......all our sheds, and garages have dead bolts. The windows have bars. The house got NEW anti-theft windows. I have an alarm system. I planted holly bushes and cactus under a lot of the windows. I do a walk around the house twice a week. My son isn't here - and I have 4 pit bulls and a something mix breed pit - but I still look - habit. I doubt my son will ever ever be allowed to spend the night for years to come. Even if he did - I think I'd be so nervous. I wouldn't sleep. Sad to say but true. While your son is gone - Get these things done - and give yourself some peace of mind. YOU can put locking door knobs on all doors - it's easy - I did it myself. Instructions come in the packages. Small safes are fairly affordable and you can get a handyman to come and drill holes and have them bolted into the floor. Lots of precautions can be taken - If you need help - the gals here have TONS of suggestions. [/QUOTE]
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