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Sam3
I'm making lemonade by turning to my To Do list when that "pit of the stomach" feeling happens. It's the shortest it's been in years!
sooooo tired
I am doing so much better now. I have not been in contact with my daughter for 18 months.
newstart
newstart
Amen. I had to break contact for 3 months with my daughter. It set her right for a little while but now she is back to acting awful. A little break for me will be in order. It is nice to have a day where I am not being lied to, used, abused talked to ugly and deceived. It is called freedom.
T
My 18 year old is stealing from me non stop. Stealimg credit cards, cash ...
it's been so many times. As much as I don't want to get the police involved, I don't know what other options there are. I am so broken hearted. There's more but I just can't right now. I'm exhausted.
A
My 15-year-old adopted daughter's diary says she has had sex with about a dozen guys this summer. She refuses therapy. What can I do?
Awakening1990
I would love to be able to communicate with you more. I appreciate that. May I give you some back story?
recoveringenabler
recoveringenabler
Sure, do it in a private conversation Awakening, it's easier, this profile only allows so many characters.
M
New to site, finding comfort in finding i am not alone in the adult child drama of lying, stealing & drugs.
Awakening1990
And that's why I asked if you "sponsor"...my son will be 28 this month and lives in another state. Since I stopped enabling him our relationship is almost non-existent..so I no longer get asked for anything..he doesn't keep in touch at all and I'm grieving that I guess. thank you for listening
recoveringenabler
recoveringenabler
You're welcome, if you'd like to continue communicating, it would be easier if you private message me here....we're allowed to elaborate more there.....there is a lot of grief with our difficult kids....I understand completely.
Awakening1990
RE, thank you for your kindness. I currently attend Alanon mtgs. I've seen it take multiple years to reach the level of acceptance & detachment that you have with your ad child. When you "unofficially" meet someone who knows the struggle & has gone way beyond it, it gives me hope.
Awakening1990
Your group sounds pretty great. I'm currently attending alanon and although the focus is on me I am looking for someone who has the issues with their adult child but has gotten to the place of acceptance self love and care. Thanks for responding RE.
Awakening1990
Hello RE, thank you for your experience, strength and hope. I too have joined a group of like minded people and I'm learning how to detach from my son's choices and the outcome of those choices...I know I can't do it without the help of those who have gone before me. This is a shot in the dark, but in the group that you attend do you sponsor? Thanks
recoveringenabler
recoveringenabler
Hi Awakening1990. The group I'm in is thru the HMO I belong to. The group I entered is not about enabling or adult kids, it's actually a process group. We all share our feelings and what has consistently occurred is that we end up talking about self love and acceptance often. It has really been helpful for me. Are you looking for a group?
S
My son is 4 at daycare been acting out hitting screaming top of his lungs I do not know what else to do tried taking away stuff and all help
C
crazygram
Your pediatrician can help more than you may think
Coralchet1
Does life Ever get easier? So tired!
C
crazygram
I'm not getting enough sleep and find my patience is thin when that happens, self care is important.
Acacia
68, retired high school teacher,
2nd marriage 20 + years, love reading, cats, traveling, 3 adult children, 2 difficult children from 1st marriage
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