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Should I get 18 year old out of jail?
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<blockquote data-quote="New Life" data-source="post: 765165" data-attributes="member: 33213"><p>Checking back in. I did sell my house! Started showing on Good Friday, had six offers, and picked one Saturday night. It’s been crazy dealing with showings, inspectors, appraisers, and getting the boys out of the way. I’ve been moving things to our new apartment a little each day. My oldest (23) has moved in the new apartment until he transitions from college to adulthood. The younger two boys are seeing all the moving I’m doing and reality has finally sunk in. </p><p></p><p>It is very hard for me knowing they will be homeless. The older of the two (21) seems to be finally trying to get his life together. I don’t know why but I feel so guilty leaving him with nowhere to go. I asked him why he waited this long to do anything about his situation when he knew this day was coming. And his only reply was he’d been on pills before. I get it’s consequences but it’s hard when they finally seem to be trying. </p><p></p><p>The younger of the two (18) is another story. He seems lost as ever and still drinks frequently. Doesn’t go to work or leaves early because he “has things to do”. He’d be fired by now if it weren’t for the job being through the workforce commission for a youth based training internship. When he can mange to stay clean and sober he does like to work. Obviously the first half is the problem. And with his wrecked car he will be homeless without even a car. </p><p></p><p>Please remind me I’m not the worst mom in the world. Why does it feel so wrong to let them figure out life for themselves?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Life, post: 765165, member: 33213"] Checking back in. I did sell my house! Started showing on Good Friday, had six offers, and picked one Saturday night. It’s been crazy dealing with showings, inspectors, appraisers, and getting the boys out of the way. I’ve been moving things to our new apartment a little each day. My oldest (23) has moved in the new apartment until he transitions from college to adulthood. The younger two boys are seeing all the moving I’m doing and reality has finally sunk in. It is very hard for me knowing they will be homeless. The older of the two (21) seems to be finally trying to get his life together. I don’t know why but I feel so guilty leaving him with nowhere to go. I asked him why he waited this long to do anything about his situation when he knew this day was coming. And his only reply was he’d been on pills before. I get it’s consequences but it’s hard when they finally seem to be trying. The younger of the two (18) is another story. He seems lost as ever and still drinks frequently. Doesn’t go to work or leaves early because he “has things to do”. He’d be fired by now if it weren’t for the job being through the workforce commission for a youth based training internship. When he can mange to stay clean and sober he does like to work. Obviously the first half is the problem. And with his wrecked car he will be homeless without even a car. Please remind me I’m not the worst mom in the world. Why does it feel so wrong to let them figure out life for themselves? [/QUOTE]
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