I believe people can change. It is up to them if they will or won’t.
Watch and follow the actions and not the words.
Everyone deserves a chance; the consequences and repercussions of their poor choices; and once they are over the age of majority respect to make and live their own decisions.
My idea of a second chance is more of a perpetual opportunity to better themselves. There will be applied rules, guidelines, limiting of risk, and boundaries derived from their behaviours, however the door is not bolted shut.
It is a bit tricky to figure out where we fit in to their difficult and usually lengthy process. For the most part I think (if they are willing) gentle guidance, a few course corrections, and boundaries are all we can really do. It is up to them.
As I said, I believe people can change.
This is a core value of mine.
When someone wants to be better - I am all for it.
DnJ
Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.
