Posted by Kath on April 4, 2007, at 21:02:37
In reply to Re: A worrying day as per previous post » Kath, posted by scratchpad on April 4, 2007, at 8:10:04
Thanks SP.
Congrats in your sobriety.
My son is a BIG challenge for me in my "co-dependency" sobriety!!!!!
I went to CoDependents Anonymous for almost 4 years then the group stopped holding meetings. it was extremely helpful & while I haven't read that book, I certainly have heard of Melody Beattie & love her book of daily readings - "Language of Letting Go".
My son & I have a meeting with his case worker tomorrow. I want to set some boundaries in place (that I need to keep mentally healthy). I want to be 'there for him' as a support person, but not feeling like I have to be there for him right when he calls. I tend to put my life on hold & feel really mean if, for example he calls & says "I'm feeling really down & wondered if you wanna go for a coffee Mom". YIKES - it's hard to say no to THAT one!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel mean, like I'm failing him etc. So I want to discuss that whole issue tomorrow.
I hope all goes well in your family. I think more is known about these type of problems today - or maybe it's that things are more out in the open.
luv, Kath
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