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<blockquote data-quote="StillStanding" data-source="post: 724585" data-attributes="member: 21300"><p>I don't think there is a right answer or else we'd all just do that. Some addicts are kicked out and recover and some are kicked out and never recover. Some addicts live at home and recover and some live at home and never recover. I just do what I feel right doing. </p><p></p><p>One thing I'm sure of... cold is not a motivator. I also live somewhere cold and my son will break into a garage, etc before he will follow our house rules. I don't try to understand it, I just don't want him to freeze to death. </p><p></p><p>Another thing that works for me is I never give him cash or even gift cards anymore. I'm happy to buy food and even leave it someplace neutral so he doesn't have to speak to me but that's my comfort zone. I'm sure he could sell the pasta but I can't imagine he's that motivated. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>I also refuse to participate in anyone else's drama. I don't pass along messages or provide updates to baby mama. I have a direct relationship with her so I can see my Grand on a regular basis. </p><p></p><p>I wish you luck on this painful journey! I don't have advice but please know you are not alone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="StillStanding, post: 724585, member: 21300"] I don't think there is a right answer or else we'd all just do that. Some addicts are kicked out and recover and some are kicked out and never recover. Some addicts live at home and recover and some live at home and never recover. I just do what I feel right doing. One thing I'm sure of... cold is not a motivator. I also live somewhere cold and my son will break into a garage, etc before he will follow our house rules. I don't try to understand it, I just don't want him to freeze to death. Another thing that works for me is I never give him cash or even gift cards anymore. I'm happy to buy food and even leave it someplace neutral so he doesn't have to speak to me but that's my comfort zone. I'm sure he could sell the pasta but I can't imagine he's that motivated. :) I also refuse to participate in anyone else's drama. I don't pass along messages or provide updates to baby mama. I have a direct relationship with her so I can see my Grand on a regular basis. I wish you luck on this painful journey! I don't have advice but please know you are not alone. [/QUOTE]
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