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<blockquote data-quote="WiseChoices" data-source="post: 753628" data-attributes="member: 24254"><p>So from what you responded, Bloodied, it sound like your son is much younger than I envisioned from your original post . It sounds like he is doing well with attending regular recovery meetings, is motivated to do so, and has made friends in the program whom she also sees socially . And he works . So there is social interconnectedness which is so important .</p><p></p><p>It also sounds like he is fairly new to Recovery and so it takes time for the program to take a hold . Hopefully he has a sponsor and has started step work which is very important for staying sober/clean. He will hear this enough at meetings. </p><p></p><p>Considering that he seems younger than I envisioned from your original post, he may also be trying to push against you with these radical ideas. Teens and young adults often run their ideas by us to see a baseline and if he senses that you are fearful of his thoughts and ideas, he may try to goad you a little. Best thing to do is to stay neutral emotionally, not get into an argument , and just calmly insert your position of inclusivity and diversity as a way to make society work best for all. And then drop it. Don't feed the discussion too much. </p><p></p><p>Since his violent behavior was connected to his drug use , he does not sound like a violent person. We all do things when we drink or high that are out of character. And with an addiction comes a level of desparation that leads to all sorts of desparate behaviors. </p><p></p><p>I would affirm his goodness when appropriate , when you see him doing something kind. I would hold him to his highest good in your mind. As the video I sent explains, don't try to figure him out and be hypervigilent about his affairs, but focus on you. </p><p></p><p>Blessings to all of you! I will send a prayer to your son when we circle up in our AA meeting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WiseChoices, post: 753628, member: 24254"] So from what you responded, Bloodied, it sound like your son is much younger than I envisioned from your original post . It sounds like he is doing well with attending regular recovery meetings, is motivated to do so, and has made friends in the program whom she also sees socially . And he works . So there is social interconnectedness which is so important . It also sounds like he is fairly new to Recovery and so it takes time for the program to take a hold . Hopefully he has a sponsor and has started step work which is very important for staying sober/clean. He will hear this enough at meetings. Considering that he seems younger than I envisioned from your original post, he may also be trying to push against you with these radical ideas. Teens and young adults often run their ideas by us to see a baseline and if he senses that you are fearful of his thoughts and ideas, he may try to goad you a little. Best thing to do is to stay neutral emotionally, not get into an argument , and just calmly insert your position of inclusivity and diversity as a way to make society work best for all. And then drop it. Don't feed the discussion too much. Since his violent behavior was connected to his drug use , he does not sound like a violent person. We all do things when we drink or high that are out of character. And with an addiction comes a level of desparation that leads to all sorts of desparate behaviors. I would affirm his goodness when appropriate , when you see him doing something kind. I would hold him to his highest good in your mind. As the video I sent explains, don't try to figure him out and be hypervigilent about his affairs, but focus on you. Blessings to all of you! I will send a prayer to your son when we circle up in our AA meeting. [/QUOTE]
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