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Post Info TOPIC: SO MUCH PAIN. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT


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SO MUCH PAIN. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT


New on here so much pain, so much pain. I feel it is consuming me, and all my life, all my joy, and nothing to live for.



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mothernpain14


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I am so sorry that you are experiencing so much pain and loss of hope.
Here is information of a LIFE hot line that can help: 

"No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living.

By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) youll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7."



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Betty

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Oh mom, I have been there- still am really but I have learned, with the help of the wonderful people at al anon to somehow put that pain, that disappointment, and even that anger aside and detach. Not always for sure- still have my long, long nights at times but I am much better.

 

My situation is not much better really as our son, his partner and their wonderful, beautiful baby boy are living with us while he searches for a job. We let him move in because of the baby but we set very solid boundaries and, if he crosses them, he is out. We will still continue to care for the baby because he is an innocent. And really he is a gift!

Go to a face to face meeting, don't worry if you cry. I did for the first several meetings. But they do help because only other parents in your situation understand what you are experiencing.  You cannot change your child- been there and tried that for many years- but you can change yourself and how you react. You can create a buffer zone around you and realize that you are not responsible in any way for their behavior.

 



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If you get to the point where you can tell us more, please do! In the meanwhile, I hope you were able to connect with a person on the phone number Betty gave you.

Kenny

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Welcome to MIP - glad you found us and reached out. I am sending prayers and positive thoughts your way! Know that we are here, if we can help!

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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging.  Pause before assuming.  Pause before accusing.  Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret.  ~~~~  Lori Deschene

 

 

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