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<blockquote data-quote="Nandina" data-source="post: 765790" data-attributes="member: 23742">MT24 you are doing great! I think having a child with a disability makes you more apt to jump in and help out but he is at the age where a lot of young men naturally begin to mature, usually in their late 20s. The fact that he wants to do it on his own and expresses it so adamantly tells me that there is hope. And, as New Leaf said, relapses can be discouraging but it sounds to me like your son, in spite of his challenges, wants very much to work on himself. At least the intent is there and that is more than many parents of wayward kids have.I know this might not ease your mind much as you have been on the roller coaster of getting hopes up only to be let down time and time again. But it sounds like you have done your job. Let him grow up, encourage him and if he stumbles, be there to support and love him no matter what. That is all any of us can do.Please continue to post here. We are here to support you in times of joy or sorrow so please stay in touch.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Nandina, post: 765790, member: 23742"] MT24 you are doing great! I think having a child with a disability makes you more apt to jump in and help out but he is at the age where a lot of young men naturally begin to mature, usually in their late 20s. The fact that he wants to do it on his own and expresses it so adamantly tells me that there is hope. And, as New Leaf said, relapses can be discouraging but it sounds to me like your son, in spite of his challenges, wants very much to work on himself. At least the intent is there and that is more than many parents of wayward kids have. I know this might not ease your mind much as you have been on the roller coaster of getting hopes up only to be let down time and time again. But it sounds like you have done your job. Let him grow up, encourage him and if he stumbles, be there to support and love him no matter what. That is all any of us can do. Please continue to post here. We are here to support you in times of joy or sorrow so please stay in touch. [/QUOTE]

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