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<blockquote data-quote="Tanya M" data-source="post: 662488" data-attributes="member: 18516"><p>Lila, this is not an easy journey to be on but you are not alone. It's hard to let go, if it were easy we wouldn't need this site.</p><p>One thing I do know is our D C's have an amazing knack for finding shelter and food. They might say they are desperate but that can be a ploy to get us to feel sorry for them.</p><p>You just have to keep reminding yourself that it's her life, her choices. You have no control over how she's living her life, you only have control over how you respond.</p><p>I know the heartache you are feeling, I've been there. I've had many sleepless nights wondering where my son was. I spent time driving around looking for him. Worrying and wondering will only drain you of precious energy and it will change nothing.</p><p>You really have to try to redirect your focus. I know it's not easy but you can do it.</p><p>COM suggested attending Al-anon meetings, I think this is a great idea. While this site is a God send being able to share with people face to face is really good therapy. There is nothing to fear when you go, you don't even have to talk until you are ready, you can just sit and listen. No one there will judge you or what you are going through. It's worth a try and if you don't like that particular group you can find another.</p><p>Find something that you love to do or try something new that you've always wanted to try. Do something just for you.</p><p>It's ok to have a good cry, it helps to get it out but then you need to pick yourself up and move on.</p><p>You will get through this.</p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/staystrong.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":staystrong:" title="staystrong :staystrong:" data-shortname=":staystrong:" /><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/notalone.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":notalone:" title="notalone :notalone:" data-shortname=":notalone:" /><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/group-hug.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":group-hug:" title="group hug :group-hug:" data-shortname=":group-hug:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tanya M, post: 662488, member: 18516"] Lila, this is not an easy journey to be on but you are not alone. It's hard to let go, if it were easy we wouldn't need this site. One thing I do know is our D C's have an amazing knack for finding shelter and food. They might say they are desperate but that can be a ploy to get us to feel sorry for them. You just have to keep reminding yourself that it's her life, her choices. You have no control over how she's living her life, you only have control over how you respond. I know the heartache you are feeling, I've been there. I've had many sleepless nights wondering where my son was. I spent time driving around looking for him. Worrying and wondering will only drain you of precious energy and it will change nothing. You really have to try to redirect your focus. I know it's not easy but you can do it. COM suggested attending Al-anon meetings, I think this is a great idea. While this site is a God send being able to share with people face to face is really good therapy. There is nothing to fear when you go, you don't even have to talk until you are ready, you can just sit and listen. No one there will judge you or what you are going through. It's worth a try and if you don't like that particular group you can find another. Find something that you love to do or try something new that you've always wanted to try. Do something just for you. It's ok to have a good cry, it helps to get it out but then you need to pick yourself up and move on. You will get through this. :staystrong::notalone::group-hug: [/QUOTE]
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