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<blockquote data-quote="Steely" data-source="post: 219471" data-attributes="member: 3301"><p>Amaze. I really understand that need to protect them, and hope to god we can save them somehow. I have struggled with this urge all day (really all Matt's life) to pull Matt out from where he is and bring him home - even though I know it is ridiculous, and would be ineffective in truly helping him. It is the mom in us/me, that wants to still try and protect the last thread of innocence they have left, hold out for that last ounce of hope of some normalcy, some shred that we as their moms are their answer.</p><p></p><p>However, the reality is that I have seen Matt, for this first time realize this is his game. His life. His charade. And it has changed him. He is 2000 miles away, and mom is not gonna save him. Now she is not even going to talk to him without a counselor present - and as this responsibility falls on his shoulders I can see his eyes opening.</p><p></p><p>Even though difficult child 2 is intent on being a thug, maybe he is intent because he is rebelling against you. Maybe when he realizes it is not a realistic, feasible life, he will start to change.</p><p></p><p>I know it is hard - I am there.</p><p>hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steely, post: 219471, member: 3301"] Amaze. I really understand that need to protect them, and hope to god we can save them somehow. I have struggled with this urge all day (really all Matt's life) to pull Matt out from where he is and bring him home - even though I know it is ridiculous, and would be ineffective in truly helping him. It is the mom in us/me, that wants to still try and protect the last thread of innocence they have left, hold out for that last ounce of hope of some normalcy, some shred that we as their moms are their answer. However, the reality is that I have seen Matt, for this first time realize this is his game. His life. His charade. And it has changed him. He is 2000 miles away, and mom is not gonna save him. Now she is not even going to talk to him without a counselor present - and as this responsibility falls on his shoulders I can see his eyes opening. Even though difficult child 2 is intent on being a thug, maybe he is intent because he is rebelling against you. Maybe when he realizes it is not a realistic, feasible life, he will start to change. I know it is hard - I am there. hugs. [/QUOTE]
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