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<blockquote data-quote="toughlovin" data-source="post: 704773" data-attributes="member: 15801"><p>Thank you for your responses. It is comforting to know there are others who truly understand the dilemmas of being there, detaching, and letting go and how hard it all is.</p><p></p><p>We went to church today and i was feeling a little sorry for myself thinking about how I would not be with both my kids on Xmas (my daughter does not want to see my son so we will see her separately and I understand her position and think she is right to set some boundaries for herself). It makes me sad. Then someone lit a candle for those in Aleppo and it put my problems into perspective!!</p><p></p><p>So I am just trying to enjoy the things I enjoy, and at least be ok.</p><p></p><p>My son did talk to me for a few minutes today, sharing a little bit about what's going on. I felt like we connected which at least felt a little better. </p><p></p><p>I am worried about his drinking but there is nothing I can do about it. I cant control it. I am being strict about his car use and making sure he has not been drinking when he takes the car....i think that annoys him but he is accepting it. And like a true alcoholic he seems to drink alone in his room when no o ne is watching. I found some bottles today that he had hidden in m y daughters room and I was looking for a sweater. I think he was really embarrassed when he realized I found them. I told him no point in hiding it I know he is drinking. But I guess a part of me thinks him being embarrassed about it is a good sign.</p><p></p><p>Anyway it is what it is.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="toughlovin, post: 704773, member: 15801"] Thank you for your responses. It is comforting to know there are others who truly understand the dilemmas of being there, detaching, and letting go and how hard it all is. We went to church today and i was feeling a little sorry for myself thinking about how I would not be with both my kids on Xmas (my daughter does not want to see my son so we will see her separately and I understand her position and think she is right to set some boundaries for herself). It makes me sad. Then someone lit a candle for those in Aleppo and it put my problems into perspective!! So I am just trying to enjoy the things I enjoy, and at least be ok. My son did talk to me for a few minutes today, sharing a little bit about what's going on. I felt like we connected which at least felt a little better. I am worried about his drinking but there is nothing I can do about it. I cant control it. I am being strict about his car use and making sure he has not been drinking when he takes the car....i think that annoys him but he is accepting it. And like a true alcoholic he seems to drink alone in his room when no o ne is watching. I found some bottles today that he had hidden in m y daughters room and I was looking for a sweater. I think he was really embarrassed when he realized I found them. I told him no point in hiding it I know he is drinking. But I guess a part of me thinks him being embarrassed about it is a good sign. Anyway it is what it is. [/QUOTE]
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