Then yesterday I was driving back listening to an audio book and thinking about this particular son and how things were going since he has returned home. For a moment I got agitated wondering why I was taking so much time out of my day to accommodate his needs. Once again I felt the pull of being the enabler. Then I looked out over the blue water on the bay as I drove over the bridge toward home and began to appreciate the beauty and became grateful that he appears to be integrating well at this school. Something I did not think would be possible once he returned home.
I know it is the day after Thanksgiving but this is one of those holidays that tends to drag on especially when a member of your family is in residential treatment and traditions may be broken. Following is a father’s expression of gratitude when a family is enduring tough times. —————————————————- My emotions are pretty [...]
Saturday Morning Stretch is dedicated to all the parents, caregivers, friends and loved ones that are dealing with a troubled teen. This is your time to get away, detach and regain your life back. We can do it! (or is it “Yes We Can!”) What Are You Grateful For? Gratitude is simple: Today I am grateful that [...]
Today I am filled with gratitude, I don’t think I would have said this a year ago when my son first went into residential treatment. At that time I felt like we were being robbed, I was losing my son I wanted him at home. Today my son is getting his life back, all the [...]
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