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We don't know what to do 22 year old son
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<blockquote data-quote="Seeking Peace" data-source="post: 665836" data-attributes="member: 19374"><p>I fully understand what you mean. My daughter has always blamed me for her situation. Seeing where she is now, I do question myself more so than not on what we've done, or not done. But what if and what is always is very different. </p><p></p><p>I KNOW we weren't perfect parents, but I also know we did everything in our ability to try to change her course. I also know we've tried multiple times to help her. This is the first time I simply stopped. I know how I would respond if I were in her situation. I know how a lot of people would. I know she needs help. And I fully recognize NOW that I cannot do this for her. As hard as it is, as guilty as you feel, our children also have to own their part. Blaming the parent, is merely making excuses for their current position. Always easier to blame others versus admitting your own faults.</p><p></p><p>Eventually EVERYONE has to take ownership for their choices. Every choice has a consequence. We ALL reap what we sow.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes it helps me to run through what we've done to simply remind myself and help lessen the guilt.</p><p></p><p>My hubby gets tired of hearing it too. You can always post here! I'll listen and I get it!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Seeking Peace, post: 665836, member: 19374"] I fully understand what you mean. My daughter has always blamed me for her situation. Seeing where she is now, I do question myself more so than not on what we've done, or not done. But what if and what is always is very different. I KNOW we weren't perfect parents, but I also know we did everything in our ability to try to change her course. I also know we've tried multiple times to help her. This is the first time I simply stopped. I know how I would respond if I were in her situation. I know how a lot of people would. I know she needs help. And I fully recognize NOW that I cannot do this for her. As hard as it is, as guilty as you feel, our children also have to own their part. Blaming the parent, is merely making excuses for their current position. Always easier to blame others versus admitting your own faults. Eventually EVERYONE has to take ownership for their choices. Every choice has a consequence. We ALL reap what we sow. Sometimes it helps me to run through what we've done to simply remind myself and help lessen the guilt. My hubby gets tired of hearing it too. You can always post here! I'll listen and I get it!! [/QUOTE]
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