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<blockquote data-quote="Tanya M" data-source="post: 746423" data-attributes="member: 18516"><p>Beta, I'm so sorry you had to endure this. I've been there. Your son is reaching deep to find things that will hurt the most and he's doing it because he doesn't want to own his responsibility in the choices he has made and also because you are not swooping in and rescuing him. This is what happens when we pull back and stop enabling. </p><p></p><p></p><p>As for Facebook, I've been there too. I love Facebook because it affords me an opportunity to stay in touch with a lot of my family and old classmates and old workmates but it can also be used as a tool for bullying. </p><p>First, if people believe what your son is posting, well that says more about them. People that really know you will understand that his behavior is just plain sad. I found out a long time ago that people that wanted to believe my son were really not my friends and I had no issue removing them from my life.</p><p>Second, you have blocked him, but you should also consider reporting him to Facebook for bullying.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure who on this site said this but I love the idea of it "don't write the end of the story" this is true and good advice. After some time has passed your son may reach out to you. My son has gone very long periods of time not communicating with us. I have learned during those times to enjoy the peace. Don't get me wrong, I will always love my son but dealing with the chaos of his life can be so draining. </p><p></p><p>We love our children but sadly, our love cannot save them from themselves and the poor choices they make.</p><p></p><p>Sending you ((HUGS)) Please make sure you are taking care of yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tanya M, post: 746423, member: 18516"] Beta, I'm so sorry you had to endure this. I've been there. Your son is reaching deep to find things that will hurt the most and he's doing it because he doesn't want to own his responsibility in the choices he has made and also because you are not swooping in and rescuing him. This is what happens when we pull back and stop enabling. As for Facebook, I've been there too. I love Facebook because it affords me an opportunity to stay in touch with a lot of my family and old classmates and old workmates but it can also be used as a tool for bullying. First, if people believe what your son is posting, well that says more about them. People that really know you will understand that his behavior is just plain sad. I found out a long time ago that people that wanted to believe my son were really not my friends and I had no issue removing them from my life. Second, you have blocked him, but you should also consider reporting him to Facebook for bullying. I'm not sure who on this site said this but I love the idea of it "don't write the end of the story" this is true and good advice. After some time has passed your son may reach out to you. My son has gone very long periods of time not communicating with us. I have learned during those times to enjoy the peace. Don't get me wrong, I will always love my son but dealing with the chaos of his life can be so draining. We love our children but sadly, our love cannot save them from themselves and the poor choices they make. Sending you ((HUGS)) Please make sure you are taking care of yourself. [/QUOTE]
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