mom-of-3

Had a talk with my husband last night on the way home from our soccer game about middle son.  There are so many issues - Is son self medicating, addicted, or "just" having fun?  I don't think he's...

Well ---- now that T is doing well ......time to focus on middle son, J.  He's been taking advantage of our distractions and now we need to focus on him.  J never ended up finding a job that has...

T isn't using drugs, I don't think.  He may have slipped and drank with his ol' time drug using "friend" (who makes me sick to my stomach) and if he did - nothing indicates that he's headed that way...

The good news is...... T did not take the $700 - our second son found his stash and apologized to T AND that I found the missing $100 - the bad news, however, was in T's room.  He still denies that...

I know he's using again.  Maybe not drugs but I know he's drinking for sure.  He's probably doing drugs, too.  He stole lots of cash from both my husband and middle son.  I found the wad my...

Wow - Last night we gave T permission to stay out an extra hour (it was his b-day) because he deserved the privilege.  He came home, on time, and told my hubby (I was sleeping already) that he had a...

It feels good to be happy.....  T is home vegging and watching TV with my husband.  It was his girlfriend's birthday - he went and bought decorations, had cake, earned $ to buy her a gift, attended...

Decided to keep an open mind about this counselor.  He says he's worked with teens for 25 years..... What he didn't say is how effective he's been working with them.  T says he's weird.  I agree...

Got back late last night from my trip back "home".  It was wonderful to be with my parents and most of my siblings.  I am one of seven - 4 girls and 3 boys.  All my sisters were there and boy did...

The in home counseling sessions will not take place until Monday.  We did meet the fellow at the outpatient center yesterday and-- not sure about him, yet.  He had ugly shoes on.  Silly as it...

Not used to T being home.  He needs to call his gf's dad and inquire about the job that was promised awaiting for him.  Actually her dad is hiring T back out of the goodness of his heart -even...

OMG -  Last year, at this time, was the beginning of our nightmare.  Our son's first arrest was the end of June, followed by a string of them throughout the summer.  According to him his second...

Feeling better about things here on the home front.  I went to our parent support group and found it to be helpful.  My husband wasn't there because he took T to his AA meeting on our side of...

Hubby and I get along very well -- always have except when it comes to the kids.  He is so laid back and concerned more about their feelings than anything else.  It puts a wedge between us because...

Had our 8 our visit with T yesterday on his pass.  He was allowed to come home but was not allowed (according to the rehab center) to contact any friends - no phone/cell, computer, or to wander off...