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<blockquote data-quote="lovemysons" data-source="post: 551193" data-attributes="member: 3305"><p>Kim, </p><p>I hear you...Does sound like the very sad upbringing you had by a mentally unstable mother didn't help your situation at all growing up. It's amazing the things we can survive isn't it. And yes, our children can "turn us around" to a better life. Happend for my husband and I as well. Sadly, not all parents will step up for their children...but you did. </p><p></p><p>But I hope you will not burden your heart too much when shaking out that family tree. </p><p>What I also hope is that your son will be able to meet with a psychiatrist at some point soon be evaluated for possible Bipolar Disorder and or flat out depression since you do know that your sister has BiPolar (BP) disorder. </p><p></p><p>I know that you are isolated and living "next door to the Cleavers" smile. But as others here have suggested, you might REALLY benefit from Al Anon. Al Anon is for the family members of alcoholic/addicts. There is alot of support to be found there from fellow mom's and dad's going through the exact same thing as us. They get it. I took vigorous notes and really listened when I attended...they taught me alot about myself and how to better deal with my son's addictions/behavior problems and life in general. </p><p></p><p>Please please hold this true to your heart...You are not to blame. You chose a higher road and even married with higher standards. The example you have given is of a being a survivor in life...not a victim. You have shown your son that there is a better way to live. You GAVE that to him...when you didn't have to. </p><p></p><p>I am thinking of you this evening and hope you will look into Al Anon for yourself and maybe bring up going to a psychiatrist for your son and also AA for son. </p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, no matter what...we are here for you. </p><p>Will be especially looking for your post tomorrow to hear of court outcome. </p><p></p><p>You be good to you, </p><p>Hugs,</p><p>LMS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lovemysons, post: 551193, member: 3305"] Kim, I hear you...Does sound like the very sad upbringing you had by a mentally unstable mother didn't help your situation at all growing up. It's amazing the things we can survive isn't it. And yes, our children can "turn us around" to a better life. Happend for my husband and I as well. Sadly, not all parents will step up for their children...but you did. But I hope you will not burden your heart too much when shaking out that family tree. What I also hope is that your son will be able to meet with a psychiatrist at some point soon be evaluated for possible Bipolar Disorder and or flat out depression since you do know that your sister has BiPolar (BP) disorder. I know that you are isolated and living "next door to the Cleavers" smile. But as others here have suggested, you might REALLY benefit from Al Anon. Al Anon is for the family members of alcoholic/addicts. There is alot of support to be found there from fellow mom's and dad's going through the exact same thing as us. They get it. I took vigorous notes and really listened when I attended...they taught me alot about myself and how to better deal with my son's addictions/behavior problems and life in general. Please please hold this true to your heart...You are not to blame. You chose a higher road and even married with higher standards. The example you have given is of a being a survivor in life...not a victim. You have shown your son that there is a better way to live. You GAVE that to him...when you didn't have to. I am thinking of you this evening and hope you will look into Al Anon for yourself and maybe bring up going to a psychiatrist for your son and also AA for son. Meanwhile, no matter what...we are here for you. Will be especially looking for your post tomorrow to hear of court outcome. You be good to you, Hugs, LMS [/QUOTE]
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