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Lies: Wants money because shelter not safe/open
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<blockquote data-quote="JKF" data-source="post: 590553" data-attributes="member: 12470"><p>Barbara- I struggle with the same feelings of guilt regarding my son's homelessness. He has been on the streets during freezing cold temps while we were warm and cozy here at home. It's a horrible feeling. But, like your daughter, my son made the decision to do that rather than follow the rules at the shelter where he would have warmth and food. To him it was worth it because how dare anyone tell him what to do! I just don't get that mind set and I don't understand why following simple rules is SO difficult for our difficult child's. </p><p></p><p>You need to give yourself a huge pat on the back for making your boundaries clear to her. I know how hard it is to do that but it will get easier to say no more often and set even more boundaries. She will either do what she needs to do to make her life better or she won't. It's HER choice!</p><p></p><p>Please enjoy your evening and try to relax. Push that guilt away and stay strong. I know all too well how evil guilt can be if you let it! Sending lots of support and hugs your way!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JKF, post: 590553, member: 12470"] Barbara- I struggle with the same feelings of guilt regarding my son's homelessness. He has been on the streets during freezing cold temps while we were warm and cozy here at home. It's a horrible feeling. But, like your daughter, my son made the decision to do that rather than follow the rules at the shelter where he would have warmth and food. To him it was worth it because how dare anyone tell him what to do! I just don't get that mind set and I don't understand why following simple rules is SO difficult for our difficult child's. You need to give yourself a huge pat on the back for making your boundaries clear to her. I know how hard it is to do that but it will get easier to say no more often and set even more boundaries. She will either do what she needs to do to make her life better or she won't. It's HER choice! Please enjoy your evening and try to relax. Push that guilt away and stay strong. I know all too well how evil guilt can be if you let it! Sending lots of support and hugs your way! [/QUOTE]
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