It is hard. The only way he gets to stay here this summer is if he is working full time, and I think he is stable. He already knows he has to communicate with me every day or I show up at his place. I have a key. I have access to his bank account, know his passwords. I treat him more like a 13 year old than the 27 he is, but he doesn't fight me on that. It is very stressful, but I remind myself often that all I can do is the best I can do. I can't want for him, he has to want more out of life for himself.
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Laura - Apr 18, 2019 4:19:37 pm PDT #5805 of 8216
Our wings are not tired.
Topic!Cindy - Apr 18, 2019 5:42:14 pm PDT #5806 of 8216
What is even happening?
Laura, I'm so sorry. How scary and heart-breaking.
Can you (and the roommates) get Narcan in the house, for a just-in-case situation?
This article is a couple of years old, but talks about the particulars of getting it in your state: [link]
aurelia - Apr 18, 2019 5:55:00 pm PDT #5807 of 8216
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Oh, Laura. I'm sorry. I wish we had a magical solution for you.
Steph L. - Apr 18, 2019 5:55:20 pm PDT #5808 of 8216
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Can you (and the roommates) get Narcan in the house, for a just-in-case situation?
That's a really good idea, Cindy.
NoiseDesign - Apr 18, 2019 8:46:44 pm PDT #5809 of 8216
Our wings are not tired
Laura I just want to give you and Brendon the biggest hugs. My heart aches for you both.
Shir - Apr 18, 2019 9:55:48 pm PDT #5810 of 8216
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Oh Laura and family. This is such a difficult and heartbreaking situation. And your kid has an amazing support net. Lots of thoughts and ~ma to you.
Laura - Apr 19, 2019 2:50:18 am PDT #5811 of 8216
Our wings are not tired.
I love you all. Thank you for giving me a safe place to let some of this out. I will look into the Narcan option. At least 2 of his roommates have EMS training and the next door neighbor "friend" is where this issue originated, and the evicted visiting girl. The roommies are on a new level of alert but they would probably like having that option. Life in the big city, they at least got a quick and overwhelming response from emergency services when they called 911.
lisah - Apr 19, 2019 3:12:46 am PDT #5812 of 8216
Punishingly Intricate
Laura, I'm so sorry.
Amy - Apr 19, 2019 3:36:51 am PDT #5813 of 8216
Because books.
I'm so sorry, Laura. Parenting is sometimes harder the older your children get. Much love to you and Brendon, and to your son.
Jessica - Apr 19, 2019 6:17:18 am PDT #5814 of 8216
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I'm sorry your family is going through this, Laura. I'm glad you guys have such a strong network of loving friends to help support you.