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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 697232" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>I agree with the others.</p><p>Impossible to take control of another human being, especially another adult.</p><p>I would not say I've given up on our daughter, but I have given up thinking I can control her. I recognize that especially since she is an adult I have very little IF ANY influence on her decisions, etc.</p><p>If your son is mentally ill and using drugs, yes, this is a very difficult predicament. You can offer to pay for him to see a doctor (any type of arrangements would require you to pay a doctor directly), but if he doesn't truly want help and if he doesn't truly want to see a doctor, he won't go.</p><p>Our daughter is sometimes positively influenced by a good friend guiding her gently. Sometimes. We have very little to zero influence.</p><p>There are Families Anonymous meetings that are very helpful. This would be for your attendance. </p><p>My guess is if your son called and sincerely asked for help, you would offer it. </p><p>Please take very good care of yourself. Maybe consider at least short term therapy for yourself if you are t doing this already. A special needs adult child requires much soul searching and big time adjustment,</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 697232, member: 4152"] I agree with the others. Impossible to take control of another human being, especially another adult. I would not say I've given up on our daughter, but I have given up thinking I can control her. I recognize that especially since she is an adult I have very little IF ANY influence on her decisions, etc. If your son is mentally ill and using drugs, yes, this is a very difficult predicament. You can offer to pay for him to see a doctor (any type of arrangements would require you to pay a doctor directly), but if he doesn't truly want help and if he doesn't truly want to see a doctor, he won't go. Our daughter is sometimes positively influenced by a good friend guiding her gently. Sometimes. We have very little to zero influence. There are Families Anonymous meetings that are very helpful. This would be for your attendance. My guess is if your son called and sincerely asked for help, you would offer it. Please take very good care of yourself. Maybe consider at least short term therapy for yourself if you are t doing this already. A special needs adult child requires much soul searching and big time adjustment, [/QUOTE]
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