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<blockquote data-quote="Scent of Cedar *" data-source="post: 622074" data-attributes="member: 17461"><p>Rope, have you made a list of what you would like to happen at this discussion?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>When we had our son living with us (one of the many times) and we needed a getaway, husband would hide cash behind pictures, behind the toilet, taped to the bottom of a drawer, stuffed between a mattress and a box spring. When our son called for money, husband would tell him one of those places to look in. You might try something like that. At the meeting tomorrow, you could tell your child that you are going on such and such a date and that until you get home, she is on her own. If you are leery of the Grand Canyon trip, then take a weekend for yourself and your wife. This kind of being good to ourselves strengthens our commitment to creating another kind of life for ourselves.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>NAMI is excellent. There are Family to Family classes offered at no charge. Weekly meetings for twelve weeks, attended by the same group of parents, all of whom are in the same kind of situation you find yourselves in. You and your wife would attend together. The purpose is twofold: First, to learn more about the illness; second, to establish a support system for you and your wife. Making that call is a great idea, Rope.</p><p></p><p>:O)</p><p></p><p>Holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, Rope. I am sorry this is happening to you, and to your family. </p><p></p><p>I really do know how hard this is, Rope. Things can get better. There is a way, and there is time.</p><p></p><p>Rope, if your family meeting tomorrow went really well, what would that look like? What would you like to see changed as a result of your discussion?</p><p></p><p>Cedar</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scent of Cedar *, post: 622074, member: 17461"] Rope, have you made a list of what you would like to happen at this discussion? When we had our son living with us (one of the many times) and we needed a getaway, husband would hide cash behind pictures, behind the toilet, taped to the bottom of a drawer, stuffed between a mattress and a box spring. When our son called for money, husband would tell him one of those places to look in. You might try something like that. At the meeting tomorrow, you could tell your child that you are going on such and such a date and that until you get home, she is on her own. If you are leery of the Grand Canyon trip, then take a weekend for yourself and your wife. This kind of being good to ourselves strengthens our commitment to creating another kind of life for ourselves. NAMI is excellent. There are Family to Family classes offered at no charge. Weekly meetings for twelve weeks, attended by the same group of parents, all of whom are in the same kind of situation you find yourselves in. You and your wife would attend together. The purpose is twofold: First, to learn more about the illness; second, to establish a support system for you and your wife. Making that call is a great idea, Rope. :O) Holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, Rope. I am sorry this is happening to you, and to your family. I really do know how hard this is, Rope. Things can get better. There is a way, and there is time. Rope, if your family meeting tomorrow went really well, what would that look like? What would you like to see changed as a result of your discussion? Cedar [/QUOTE]
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