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<blockquote data-quote="ColleenB" data-source="post: 712717" data-attributes="member: 19887"><p>we have been trying be supportive to our son 22 who moved back home in march. He has been depressed and sleeps most days, often staying out all night. We both called his bluff a few days ago, telling him we aren't seeing progress but regression since he has moved in despite some good steps forward... ie applying to Art School and paying the deposit. He hasn't been as moody as in the past but we are both worried. </p><p></p><p>Two days ago he left to house sit for a friend, saying he had to move out... that we are making it harder for him, he feels being home is making it worse. I had to agree with him. I didn't know how he would afford living on his own.... but I knew I had to let him make his own decisions. </p><p></p><p>He called me today crying. He never cries. He said he has to go to detox or rehab. (We have been asking him to do this for years, but he would claim addiction is made up and people make crappy choices... etc...) </p><p></p><p>He kept saying he was sorry for all he has done to us. I told him I was happy to hear this and proud of him. I told him he was brave. </p><p></p><p>He won't come home today to see us right now as he says he doesn't want to cry anymore . The detox only receives people Mon-Fri. We don't even know if they have any available beds. I am taking Monday off so I can help him navigate.... not sure what will happen but he assures me he is going for help. </p><p></p><p>Finally.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ColleenB, post: 712717, member: 19887"] we have been trying be supportive to our son 22 who moved back home in march. He has been depressed and sleeps most days, often staying out all night. We both called his bluff a few days ago, telling him we aren't seeing progress but regression since he has moved in despite some good steps forward... ie applying to Art School and paying the deposit. He hasn't been as moody as in the past but we are both worried. Two days ago he left to house sit for a friend, saying he had to move out... that we are making it harder for him, he feels being home is making it worse. I had to agree with him. I didn't know how he would afford living on his own.... but I knew I had to let him make his own decisions. He called me today crying. He never cries. He said he has to go to detox or rehab. (We have been asking him to do this for years, but he would claim addiction is made up and people make crappy choices... etc...) He kept saying he was sorry for all he has done to us. I told him I was happy to hear this and proud of him. I told him he was brave. He won't come home today to see us right now as he says he doesn't want to cry anymore . The detox only receives people Mon-Fri. We don't even know if they have any available beds. I am taking Monday off so I can help him navigate.... not sure what will happen but he assures me he is going for help. Finally. [/QUOTE]
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