I am back, still struggling, still hoping

[Parents! Get help here!]

hello everyone, I have been away for a while due to many major health issues and life challenges not the least of which is my bpd/ bipolar son. to make a long story short (because I am not yet up to telling the long version) ds28 just got out of jail where he served a sentence for drug dealing plus a gun charge. he now lives in our basement and we love him and he is a real pain in the butt.( both things are true)He takes Remeron legitimately and self medicates with Xanax and Adderall and weed (legal where we live although ill advised for the neurodivergent). He refuses inpatient treatment because he says it is too much like jail but he is willing to see a psychologist and a psychiatrist.  so one day at a time. keep us in your prayers and I'll do the same for you.
love,
Faith

[FaithHopeLove]

hello everyone, I have been away for a while due to many major health issues and life challenges not the least of which is my bpd/ bipolar son. to make a long story short (because I am not yet up to telling the long version) ds28 just got out of jail where he served a sentence for drug dealing plus a gun charge. he now lives in our basement and we love him and he is a real pain in the butt.( both things are true)He takes Remeron legitimately and self medicates with Xanax and Adderall and weed (legal where we live although ill advised for the neurodivergent). He refuses inpatient treatment because he says it is too much like jail but he is willing to see a psychologist and a psychiatrist.  so one day at a time. keep us in your prayers and I'll do the same for you.
love,
Faith

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[kells76]

Hi FHL, it's great to hear from you. I was just thinking about you the other day, having run across one of your old posts.

Your presence back on Son/Daughter/Child will be so welcome. You've really "lived it".

Hope you are able to carve out time for yourself;

kells76