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<blockquote data-quote="Chasejazz" data-source="post: 751858" data-attributes="member: 24130"><p>Laura, </p><p>I soooooo very much understand the concept of 'bombshells'. I think that's why I'd often say I felt shell-shocked!</p><p>Glad to hear that you had a good birthday, and as for me, the "windows" between the (inevitably) bombshells are getting further and further apart. That's some relief, and it seems like it's been that way for you, too. </p><p>My first thought, (reading your thread) was that the mother in me went on high alert: Chicago=cold weather vs. Florida, which I assume is relatively warm year round. </p><p>I wonder about my son, who I assume is still living in his car, and how he will make it through the cold weather. </p><p>Then, I hear my own thoughts. </p><p>My son, your son. Cold weather or warm. Are they safe? Will they be? </p><p>I, (perhaps we), do that. Project. Worry. Fret. It tears at my most basic fabric, oh yeah.</p><p>I am learning to involve myself in the most productive things I can find in order to stay out of that disaster- anticipation thinking. </p><p>I read. I do puzzles. I'm watching a really good Netflix series in the evenings. Since I'm retired, I'm taking a class. And I also go to therapy regularly to help me cope and not be in a constant realm of anxiety and sadness.</p><p>It seems to be working and I hope you and your husband can find fun and interesting things to become involved in, that replace the all-consuming relationships we have had with our Difficult Kids. I hope things resolve in the most positive way they can, for both you and your son. I hope also, that the weekend is restful and you find a "window" of peace and relaxation. Please post as to how you are doing. Hopefully, the choice your son makes will be one that leads him down a good path. Take care.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chasejazz, post: 751858, member: 24130"] Laura, I soooooo very much understand the concept of 'bombshells'. I think that's why I'd often say I felt shell-shocked! Glad to hear that you had a good birthday, and as for me, the "windows" between the (inevitably) bombshells are getting further and further apart. That's some relief, and it seems like it's been that way for you, too. My first thought, (reading your thread) was that the mother in me went on high alert: Chicago=cold weather vs. Florida, which I assume is relatively warm year round. I wonder about my son, who I assume is still living in his car, and how he will make it through the cold weather. Then, I hear my own thoughts. My son, your son. Cold weather or warm. Are they safe? Will they be? I, (perhaps we), do that. Project. Worry. Fret. It tears at my most basic fabric, oh yeah. I am learning to involve myself in the most productive things I can find in order to stay out of that disaster- anticipation thinking. I read. I do puzzles. I'm watching a really good Netflix series in the evenings. Since I'm retired, I'm taking a class. And I also go to therapy regularly to help me cope and not be in a constant realm of anxiety and sadness. It seems to be working and I hope you and your husband can find fun and interesting things to become involved in, that replace the all-consuming relationships we have had with our Difficult Kids. I hope things resolve in the most positive way they can, for both you and your son. I hope also, that the weekend is restful and you find a "window" of peace and relaxation. Please post as to how you are doing. Hopefully, the choice your son makes will be one that leads him down a good path. Take care. [/QUOTE]
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