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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 727948" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>That is quite an accomplishment with all that is going on EM. I am sorry that you are surrounded with this from all sides. It must be very hard to keep your head on straight. I am amazed at your resilience and fortitude.</p><p>I can see where this would make it all the more difficult. I mean really, Mom? How hard it must be to witness, but what on earth can one do? We can't save <em>anyone </em>from the choices they make, and I don't think we are obliged to go down the proverbial sewer with those choices, because of family ties. It still doesn't make it any easier to detach from it all. EM, you have tried as best you can to offer reasonable solutions. I am so sorry for the pain and frustration you must be feeling. There is only so much any one of us can do. While my siblings and mother are well, I have two daughters on the crazy train, and three grands affected. I am not able to take them in and raise them. I have enough on my plate. This makes for raised eyebrows and rolling eyes in my neck of the woods, but it is what it is. I had to make a decision after hubs passed, to focus on raising our teenaged son, he has grown up with his sisters in and out of our home and the resulting chaos and drama that caused. It is not an easy road to be on, to put ones foot down. Necessary for survival. Ouch, just ouch. I am sorry EM.</p><p></p><p>That's so tough. But, Mom is of sound mind, and making her own choices. You can't have this craziness in your home. You have a 13 year old to care and provide a safe environment for.</p><p> That is where I am at, most times, trying as best I can to live a better happy life, even though my two are out there. It takes work, which you are doing. Good for you EM, keep building your toolbox. You matter.You matter!</p><p>Drug addiction is such a life sucking thing, to the addict and their loved ones. Don't allow your brother to mess with you and try to make you feel guilty. His choices lead to these consequences. It is the same for my two. It is hard to watch unfold. For the most part, they have gone no contact. It is because they know I will not give in to them.</p><p> We walk a tough path with this. I am glad you are working hard at finding your peace.</p><p> I enjoy pottery making as well. It is a time to think of something pleasant, creating and working with my hands. It is good to find things to keep busy with, something that brings joy.</p><p>You are strong, EM. Keep moving forward and taking care of you.</p><p>Please know that you are not alone.</p><p>(((HUGS)))</p><p>Leafy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 727948, member: 19522"] That is quite an accomplishment with all that is going on EM. I am sorry that you are surrounded with this from all sides. It must be very hard to keep your head on straight. I am amazed at your resilience and fortitude. I can see where this would make it all the more difficult. I mean really, Mom? How hard it must be to witness, but what on earth can one do? We can't save [I]anyone [/I]from the choices they make, and I don't think we are obliged to go down the proverbial sewer with those choices, because of family ties. It still doesn't make it any easier to detach from it all. EM, you have tried as best you can to offer reasonable solutions. I am so sorry for the pain and frustration you must be feeling. There is only so much any one of us can do. While my siblings and mother are well, I have two daughters on the crazy train, and three grands affected. I am not able to take them in and raise them. I have enough on my plate. This makes for raised eyebrows and rolling eyes in my neck of the woods, but it is what it is. I had to make a decision after hubs passed, to focus on raising our teenaged son, he has grown up with his sisters in and out of our home and the resulting chaos and drama that caused. It is not an easy road to be on, to put ones foot down. Necessary for survival. Ouch, just ouch. I am sorry EM. That's so tough. But, Mom is of sound mind, and making her own choices. You can't have this craziness in your home. You have a 13 year old to care and provide a safe environment for. That is where I am at, most times, trying as best I can to live a better happy life, even though my two are out there. It takes work, which you are doing. Good for you EM, keep building your toolbox. You matter.You matter! Drug addiction is such a life sucking thing, to the addict and their loved ones. Don't allow your brother to mess with you and try to make you feel guilty. His choices lead to these consequences. It is the same for my two. It is hard to watch unfold. For the most part, they have gone no contact. It is because they know I will not give in to them. We walk a tough path with this. I am glad you are working hard at finding your peace. I enjoy pottery making as well. It is a time to think of something pleasant, creating and working with my hands. It is good to find things to keep busy with, something that brings joy. You are strong, EM. Keep moving forward and taking care of you. Please know that you are not alone. (((HUGS))) Leafy [/QUOTE]
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