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    Feeling More Optimistic Than I Ever Have

    What a wonderful next chapter in your son’s life RN! You have all been through so much, and your story and presence serve as an inspiration for many people here. I’m so excited for all of you!
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    Mother’s Day?

    Hi Leafy, I just want to let you know that I am reading along and wishing you and your family much peace and many blessings in the face of these new challenges. I am so sorry you and yours are continuing to suffer the fallout from Tornado’s bad choices, but my goodness, Leafy...how very...
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    First "not mean" contact from Difficult Child in several years

    Hi SS. It is always so nice to “see” you! Ugh. Contact out of the blue is so difficult. Aside from it being a loaded question, there is a big difference between “Do you know why you rejected me?” (which we hear in a plaintive, little boy’s voice bc we are their mothers) and “Do YOU know why...
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    Mom Still on Life Support

    I’m sorry for your loss, Crayola.
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    update

    Kayaking, outdoor stuff, a husband who doesn’t enjoy “nature” as much as I do...we have a lot in common, Trying! So glad you have so many positive and fun things to do and new places to explore!
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    Amy and COVID

    I’m so sorry to hear this, Crayola. Prayers to all of you.
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    update

    Wow, Copa. That was a GREAT post. That one is going in my purse to take out and fortify myself on bad days! Trying, I will say it again too. Try letting go...
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    update

    He’s not ready, Trying. You can’t MAKE him ready. In my opinion the best thing for him (and you) is to step back and let him figure it out. Try to put it down for a bit. I know it’s not easy.
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    update

    Good news, Trying. I’m sure your mother heart is relieved. I hope this is a new start for him, and I hope you get some much-needed peace. Hugs to you today.
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    update

    Good morning, Trying. Again, I see myself in your posts. As others have said, you are not alone in this. We have all been where you are. I too feel like I am repeating myself. You need to let go. *YOU* need to let go. You say you are at the point where you don't care what happens to...
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    update

    Trying, I see myself in your posts, so maybe that’s why I find myself getting so strident in my response. Many of us have been where you are now, beating our heads against the wall in hopes of shaking loose an answer. You keep asking yourself the same questions, but you only listen for one...
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    My son went crazy ten years ago

    What a great post, RN. I’m sure those 10 years felt more like centuries. I am very grateful to you for the counsel and example you have offered over the years. You showed me that it is OK to step away from the insanity. It doesn’t mean we love them any less. Best to your son and your family.
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    Prayers needed please

    You and your son are in my prayers, JMom.
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    What would you do?

    Well said, Copa. I have come to believe that we are incapable of making that choice until we are ready. We must each “put the time in,” so to speak. No one can “make” us ready — though how I wish they could! Maybe spare some of the many hours I wasted analyzing and agonizing over everything Son...
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    Corona virus stuff

    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/18/health/coronavirus-young-people.html Even though elderly and immunocompromised people will likely face a harder recovery, all ages can carry it and all ages can get very sick from it. I live in a part of the US popular with Spring Breakers. The students and...
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    Two days to go and I’m done...

    You didn’t do anything to deserve it, Miss Lulu. Far from it. May your home soon be restored to peace, and I hope you can soon rest in the knowledge that you have truly gone above and beyond.
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    Dealing With Difficult Children During Covid-19

    I don’t know if my situation is similar, but the virus outbreak has me worked up too. As background, Hubs told Son we were cutting off contact until Son had a few years of making better choices. Son has been living in a Sober Living facility since November. Son initiated contact out of...
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    I've Missed Being Here

    Nice to "see" you, Overwhelmed1. I know I need to take a break too sometimes, especially when things are too close to home for me. I see this place as a safe haven for each of us; we can take what we need and offer what we can.
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    And away we go

    We've all been there, T&T. How are things today? This is how I feel too.
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    Six years later, this text arrives

    From early adolescence my son has accused us of favoritism toward his sister. I spent many hours wondering if his accusations were true. In retrospect, his father and I tried very hard to provide equal levels of support to both of our children, but truth be told we DID support one more than...
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