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Son being released from jail fills me with concerns.
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<blockquote data-quote="Acacia" data-source="post: 731357" data-attributes="member: 19832"><p>Thank you so much for the thoughtful replies. I know I am not alone in this type of struggle. I pray for all of us. Yes, I have a good support system, but even with that, I struggle with the thoughts in my head that I know are not logical or in my best interest.</p><p></p><p>Somewhere, my son asked me to take my granddaughter until he can. I am 65, a high school teacher with a one hour commute each way, but more importantly, I said no because taking her would mean I would have constant contact with my son and his ex, and he doesn't like the way I do anything, except enabling. It broke my heart to say no because it's not in my nature.</p><p></p><p>We live in a state with expensive housing and a lack of services. I know I cannot save my son, but I want him to have a fighting chance. Here's the thing: a change in attitude and humility would work in his favor. I can't give him that. He's got to be the one who changes.</p><p></p><p>Told my therapist this week, "What you're saying is logical, but logic isn't working well for me. That's why I'm here. I need help to change."</p><p></p><p>I asked my husband to open the letter he sent later today. I'm sure I'll be back to post.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Acacia, post: 731357, member: 19832"] Thank you so much for the thoughtful replies. I know I am not alone in this type of struggle. I pray for all of us. Yes, I have a good support system, but even with that, I struggle with the thoughts in my head that I know are not logical or in my best interest. Somewhere, my son asked me to take my granddaughter until he can. I am 65, a high school teacher with a one hour commute each way, but more importantly, I said no because taking her would mean I would have constant contact with my son and his ex, and he doesn't like the way I do anything, except enabling. It broke my heart to say no because it's not in my nature. We live in a state with expensive housing and a lack of services. I know I cannot save my son, but I want him to have a fighting chance. Here's the thing: a change in attitude and humility would work in his favor. I can't give him that. He's got to be the one who changes. Told my therapist this week, "What you're saying is logical, but logic isn't working well for me. That's why I'm here. I need help to change." I asked my husband to open the letter he sent later today. I'm sure I'll be back to post. Thanks again. [/QUOTE]
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