A man who works with me has a 16 year old son who is on drugs and booze. This poor kid is completely destroying his own life. He was getting mandatory treatment right until the day he turned 16 and the psyc nurse told him and his Dad that at 16 he is allowed to check himself out and not accept any treatments. And that is exactly what happened.
His son left home and sold everything he has had for addiction money. The son has broken back into the house, stole money, stole TVs, jewelry, etc., threaten his step Mom, and caused a lot of grief. Police have been involved more than a few times and the kids has been picked up before. He has worn out all his welcome at his friends houses. The counsellors that the Dad saw to see what he could do to help his son told him that in this stage you just have to let them be. They need to hit rock bottom. And even then the chances are not so great.
It is really sad to see how broken and lost some people can become. In my friend’s kid’s case, it stems from his Mom and her horrible behaviour towards him.
Be strong and do the best you can; and what you need to do for your family.
DnJ
Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.
