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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 766531" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>Hi Copa,</p><p>I am doing well, thank you so much for checking in. Life is quite busy with my granddaughters activities and trying to get back to my gardening. </p><p>The islands are bracing for an approaching storm the air is heavy, sky darkened and heavy rain has begun. We prepare for the worst and pray for the best. My dogs are nervous, they can sense the storm. Flashlights out for easy access, son tied down things outside. So for now, it is watch and wait. Such is life.</p><p></p><p>Me too, I believe she called him. It’s so strange to me, she has made herself a heroine of this lifestyle. Both Rain and Tornado are deeply entrenched with meth, expecting the rest of us to just accept their choices and the consequences. </p><p></p><p>I’m sorry Copa that your son did not follow agreements. I applaud you for trying again for the umpteenth time offering him a safe place to stay. There is always a chance for change. Unfortunately, he chose to challenge your boundaries again. </p><p></p><p>It’s all a mother could want, that our adult children know they are loved. Balancing that with knowing when to “help” and not falling back into the rabbit hole of despair is the challenge. I think we have both come to a point where we can be firm with boundaries and stop ourselves from regressing back into the swirly whirly of the heartache we suffered in years past. It hurts still, but not to the point where I am constantly ruminating over what ifs and thinking I could do something to prevent consequences. </p><p></p><p>Me too. I did it as much for myself as I did for Rain. I simply could not fathom leaving her out in the elements. She rarely calls. I knew she was in rough shape. </p><p></p><p>I do feel good, Copa, thank you. I don’t count opening my home as backsliding into enabling, it was out of love, kindness and compassion. She chose to have her street boyfriend come to the house. That is not acceptable. It is true, if she can’t love herself enough to get off the streets, away from abusive men, then what can I do? I can pray, and hope one day she will wake up.</p><p></p><p>Thank you Copa. Your words are so very comforting. We have been on this journey for so long. I am so grateful for your support and loving kindness. </p><p>With all my heart,</p><p>New Leaf</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 766531, member: 19522"] Hi Copa, I am doing well, thank you so much for checking in. Life is quite busy with my granddaughters activities and trying to get back to my gardening. The islands are bracing for an approaching storm the air is heavy, sky darkened and heavy rain has begun. We prepare for the worst and pray for the best. My dogs are nervous, they can sense the storm. Flashlights out for easy access, son tied down things outside. So for now, it is watch and wait. Such is life. Me too, I believe she called him. It’s so strange to me, she has made herself a heroine of this lifestyle. Both Rain and Tornado are deeply entrenched with meth, expecting the rest of us to just accept their choices and the consequences. I’m sorry Copa that your son did not follow agreements. I applaud you for trying again for the umpteenth time offering him a safe place to stay. There is always a chance for change. Unfortunately, he chose to challenge your boundaries again. It’s all a mother could want, that our adult children know they are loved. Balancing that with knowing when to “help” and not falling back into the rabbit hole of despair is the challenge. I think we have both come to a point where we can be firm with boundaries and stop ourselves from regressing back into the swirly whirly of the heartache we suffered in years past. It hurts still, but not to the point where I am constantly ruminating over what ifs and thinking I could do something to prevent consequences. Me too. I did it as much for myself as I did for Rain. I simply could not fathom leaving her out in the elements. She rarely calls. I knew she was in rough shape. I do feel good, Copa, thank you. I don’t count opening my home as backsliding into enabling, it was out of love, kindness and compassion. She chose to have her street boyfriend come to the house. That is not acceptable. It is true, if she can’t love herself enough to get off the streets, away from abusive men, then what can I do? I can pray, and hope one day she will wake up. Thank you Copa. Your words are so very comforting. We have been on this journey for so long. I am so grateful for your support and loving kindness. With all my heart, New Leaf [/QUOTE]
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