I'm so sorry, Laura. Parenting is sometimes harder the older your children get. Much love to you and Brendon, and to your son.
Ah, yes, of course. The gypsies, they gave you your soul. The gypsies are filthy people. Ptui! We shall speak of them no more.
Ilona Costa Bianchi ,'The Girl in Question'
Spike's Bitches 49: As usual, I'm here to help you, and I... are you naked under there?
Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Amy - Apr 19, 2019 3:36:51 am PDT #5813 of 8216
Because books.
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.
WindSparrow - Apr 19, 2019 8:39:18 am PDT #5815 of 8216
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
This is just beyond heartbreaking, Laura.
Zenkitty - Apr 19, 2019 9:21:23 am PDT #5816 of 8216
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Laura, I'm so sorry, for all of you.
On some level, he must know and accept that he needs help, or he wouldn't be as accepting of help from his family and friends as he is. That's the bright spot that I see. If he were entirely rejecting help, god forbid, it would be nearly hopeless. As it is, there's hope. Hold on to him (as if you wouldn't)--knowing that you're always there for him is probably his lifeline.
Pix - Apr 19, 2019 10:19:16 am PDT #5817 of 8216
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Laura I just want to give you and Brendon the biggest hugs. My heart aches for you both.
ND and I are one on this. Thinking about you.
Deena - Apr 19, 2019 12:35:17 pm PDT #5818 of 8216
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
Laura, you and your family are so full of love that I can only imagine eventual success for you all, but the pain of getting there is so immense that my heart hurts for you all. I will be actively praying for you all, and at least that will be more positive vibes flowing your way.
JZ - Apr 19, 2019 5:04:37 pm PDT #5819 of 8216
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
Laura, I am so sorry. I'm holding you and Brendon and your whole family in my heart. He is so bright, and so damaged, and you love him so much, and it ought to be enough except of course it isn't.
Trudy Booth - Apr 19, 2019 5:14:18 pm PDT #5820 of 8216
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
You're a good mother, Laura.
I have two glimmers of hope here: He lets people who care about him do things to help him so on some level, for all his excuses, he knows he's in trouble and needs the help. The second is that he's living with good people who care about him and trust you - somewhere deep inside he still has the good sense and self-respect you and his father instilled in him and stays close to good people.
All my love.
Java cat - Apr 19, 2019 6:44:40 pm PDT #5821 of 8216
Not javachik
I just got caught up from February and wanted to say hello. Wishing everyone well.
beth b - Apr 19, 2019 8:51:30 pm PDT #5822 of 8216
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Laura ,I 'm sp sorry