The child is coming out to play. You will see different personalities come out to play while they are in crisis. Right now, he thinks he's on the same level w/your son and you are the authority figure "mom". He want's mom's attention, validation and affirmation. Gosh, it's so difficult when you have two teenagers in the house!
Pull up a seat and we'll share the popcorn as he rides the coaster around and around.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.