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<blockquote data-quote="Albatross" data-source="post: 753853" data-attributes="member: 17720"><p>It's a hard situation, RN. He's very fortunate to have you and Hubs supporting him as he finds his way in his new life.</p><p>I'm glad he made the appointment with the therapist. Hopefully he can get some clarity and find some momentum going forward.</p><p></p><p>I think it might be hard for him to figure out WHAT he wants now -- he basically slept through some critically formative years, as did so many of our kids who have battled addiction. He might have changed in ways he doesn't even realize, and it might be very hard for him to set goals or make big decisions right now, when he's battling depression and new fears and feeling overwhelmed.</p><p></p><p>But I agree with you -- as hard as it is, it's time to pick *A* direction and start walking *A* path!</p><p></p><p>Has he considered some career counseling, maybe through the community college?</p><p></p><p>Our local university used a test for people who have NO idea what they want to do with their lives. It was lots and lots of random "would you rather" questions (Would you rather sand cabinets or wash an elephant? Write a speech for the President or plant trees? etc.). We liked it because you weren't committing to anything on each question, but eventually the results led to some unanticipated fields and jobs. My kids and I all took it. It was very accurate for my daughter and myself; my son "should have" been a forest ranger. I think he would have been a good one, if his life wasn't derailed.</p><p></p><p>I too hope your son continues with all of the support he's putting in place, and I'm so glad he's been receptive to asking for help when he needs it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Albatross, post: 753853, member: 17720"] It's a hard situation, RN. He's very fortunate to have you and Hubs supporting him as he finds his way in his new life. I'm glad he made the appointment with the therapist. Hopefully he can get some clarity and find some momentum going forward. I think it might be hard for him to figure out WHAT he wants now -- he basically slept through some critically formative years, as did so many of our kids who have battled addiction. He might have changed in ways he doesn't even realize, and it might be very hard for him to set goals or make big decisions right now, when he's battling depression and new fears and feeling overwhelmed. But I agree with you -- as hard as it is, it's time to pick *A* direction and start walking *A* path! Has he considered some career counseling, maybe through the community college? Our local university used a test for people who have NO idea what they want to do with their lives. It was lots and lots of random "would you rather" questions (Would you rather sand cabinets or wash an elephant? Write a speech for the President or plant trees? etc.). We liked it because you weren't committing to anything on each question, but eventually the results led to some unanticipated fields and jobs. My kids and I all took it. It was very accurate for my daughter and myself; my son "should have" been a forest ranger. I think he would have been a good one, if his life wasn't derailed. I too hope your son continues with all of the support he's putting in place, and I'm so glad he's been receptive to asking for help when he needs it. [/QUOTE]
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