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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 413127"><p>I think Star, Patricia and the others have offered good advice. It is up to you...but it seems...</p><p> If addiction is part of this equation, then you might offer him drug treatment. You might locate a place for him to go (group therapy for example) and offer to pay for services if you can afford it. You might give him the numbers for AA or NA. You might give him the phone number of the food stamp office. Assure him, that if he ever feels suicidal, that he should voluntarily go to the hospital and that this is ok. If he is depressed, offer to pay for him to go to the doctor and pay for a prescription. BUT, do NOT offer him a place to crash or let him stay in your home, do not give him money, do NOT let him steal from you, do NOT entertain his excuses AND call the police if he steals from you again or even attempts to steal from you again, protect your home by changing the locks....stay firm. Do not trust him. If he wants to go to the doctor, double check his attendance and pay the actual doctor. Detach, hold your head up high and move forward. I agree, this might be the hardest thing you have ever done. But, in the end, it is likely the best thing you could do for yourself and your son as well. You are a wise and strong woman. You can do this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 413127"] I think Star, Patricia and the others have offered good advice. It is up to you...but it seems... If addiction is part of this equation, then you might offer him drug treatment. You might locate a place for him to go (group therapy for example) and offer to pay for services if you can afford it. You might give him the numbers for AA or NA. You might give him the phone number of the food stamp office. Assure him, that if he ever feels suicidal, that he should voluntarily go to the hospital and that this is ok. If he is depressed, offer to pay for him to go to the doctor and pay for a prescription. BUT, do NOT offer him a place to crash or let him stay in your home, do not give him money, do NOT let him steal from you, do NOT entertain his excuses AND call the police if he steals from you again or even attempts to steal from you again, protect your home by changing the locks....stay firm. Do not trust him. If he wants to go to the doctor, double check his attendance and pay the actual doctor. Detach, hold your head up high and move forward. I agree, this might be the hardest thing you have ever done. But, in the end, it is likely the best thing you could do for yourself and your son as well. You are a wise and strong woman. You can do this. [/QUOTE]
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