I can't believe it but our difficult child son got out of detention Tuesday when we went to court. Our PO recommended Home Base probation which is much more intense than regular probation and the judge accepted it. He is also trying much harder this time. After hearing the judge argue with the attorney about keeping him and taking him out of our custody, I think he FINALLY has gotten scared.
This is the first time he said that he thought we really needed some help to stay off drugs and not hang with the same old abusing crowd. AND, he is actually trying. He went to a new NA meeting last night and said it was AWESOME. I about fell on the floor. He is at another tonight and said he wanted to try another one, Friday night. ( all in different locations)
He hasn't called one old friend since he has been home and says he wants to meet new ones from NA. WOW, I just can't believe it.
I know the odds are against him, but at least he is really trying this time and does care about getting in trouble again. So, I will enjoy this time and try to prepare myself for it, if he doesn't make it. My husband and I sure am doing to try to keep him so busy with good things and activities.
This Home Base probation is kinda neat. She visits the school and comes to our home. He has to call her every night at curfew and she will hopefully be doing much more drug screens than our last regular PO at juvenile. They are so busy with 30-40 cases at a time. The Home Base PO's only have 9-10 kids. So, we will get much more attention and help, I hope.
Just wanted to share something good for a change. I sure hope it last.
Chele
This is the first time he said that he thought we really needed some help to stay off drugs and not hang with the same old abusing crowd. AND, he is actually trying. He went to a new NA meeting last night and said it was AWESOME. I about fell on the floor. He is at another tonight and said he wanted to try another one, Friday night. ( all in different locations)
He hasn't called one old friend since he has been home and says he wants to meet new ones from NA. WOW, I just can't believe it.
I know the odds are against him, but at least he is really trying this time and does care about getting in trouble again. So, I will enjoy this time and try to prepare myself for it, if he doesn't make it. My husband and I sure am doing to try to keep him so busy with good things and activities.
This Home Base probation is kinda neat. She visits the school and comes to our home. He has to call her every night at curfew and she will hopefully be doing much more drug screens than our last regular PO at juvenile. They are so busy with 30-40 cases at a time. The Home Base PO's only have 9-10 kids. So, we will get much more attention and help, I hope.
Just wanted to share something good for a change. I sure hope it last.
Chele