Holidays are always the toughest. I haven't seen my boy for more than 9 months.

[Guest]

There are no words, just :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[celticmom]

:grouphug:

[Heather in Neverland]

I'm so sorry. :(

[MooCow]

It's hard because on one hand I'm sad. On the other we have two other kids who deserve a happy celebration. Christmas was a similar struggle. My heart breaks with love for my boy who can't feel that love.

I understand completely. I fake it around my younger two, then cry privately when I go to bed.

 

You all are in my prayers.

[AlmiraGulch]

I'm so sorry.  

[Rose in BC]

Patty Joanna, I think it may be my paranoia...right away I wondered if he was high. But I don't know that. I do know he's been prescribed some meds too. I don't know what. The not knowing conjures up a vivid imagination.

[QuirkyKapers]

:grouphug:  :grouphug: :grouphug:  

[aggieamy]

Rose - Is he still living with your niece?

[Rose in BC]

No. That fell apart at Christmas. Right now he's in a youth foster home, trying to "divorce" us. Really. And social services is kind of supporting him. They've told us he's 16, and they work with his wishes. Even though there is nothing against us as parents (I mean they aren't doing this because they're rescuing him from an abusive home. ). This has been going on since January. We're fighting this. Next court is May 1. Last week I had a conversation with social services pleading them to use common sense, it may have helped. They are having a meeting this Friday to discuss our situation. So the good is he's not on the street (although we have no idea where because he's 16 and can decide if we should know or not). And occasionally he's visited my family in same city.

 

Our experience has been eye opening.

[freeindeed]

I am sorry.

[Just Kate]

Lots of hugs. I'm so sorry...will be praying for your family.

[BlueTaelon]

Rose,

 

If it helps I was in a group home at 16 for a year and it was life changing, it really turned my life around. I hope the same happens for your son :grouphug:

[bzymom]

This is such a heartbreaking path for your family.  I pray someone injects common sense into the process, and helps you help your boy.  If my 16 year old is late for school, it is cataclysmic, but your guy can be out and untethered from his loving family.  It is craziness.  I only hope each day of your wait is bringing you closer to a harmonious resolution.  Many virtual hugs for your momma's heart.

[Tammyla]

:crying:

[Rose in BC]

Rose,

 

If it helps I was in a group home at 16 for a year and it was life changing, it really turned my life around. I hope the same happens for your son :grouphug:

Oh thank you for this. That is encouraging and definitely what I'm praying will happen.