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Support thread for parents of teenagers

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Clueless Feb 2012 7:27am, 17 Feb 2012 1,765 posts	Quote Pin Clueless Oh mulbs, just had a quick read about your situation. Soooo very sorry. I am not sure there is anything I can possibly say, but if the Westminster project offer you details of a family support group, I would urge you to go. They can be so helpful, and it can be quite liberating if you hear other people sharing such similar experiences to yourself. It can be encouraging. Good luck. And apologies are unnecessary. It is good if you can offload anywhere. Here is as good a place as any x
mulbs Feb 2012 8:12pm, 22 Feb 2012 5,148 posts	Quote Pin mulbs so how do I get out of absolutely everything he does or doesn't do really getting to me? can't bear to be on my own with him at the moment . . .
Clueless Feb 2012 8:22pm, 22 Feb 2012 1,776 posts	Quote Pin Clueless I am in a similar situation in terms of sharing a house with someone I would dearly like to not share a house with mulbs. I know this will sound crass but take things one day at a time. It really does work.
mulbs Feb 2012 8:24pm, 22 Feb 2012 5,150 posts	Quote Pin mulbs thanks clueless, not a lot of fun is it?
Toks Feb 2012 8:24pm, 22 Feb 2012 27,054 posts	Quote Pin Toks (((((mulbs))))) so sorry but I hope things improve for you as soon as possible xxx
SarahWoo Feb 2012 9:59pm, 22 Feb 2012 2,609 posts	Quote Pin SarahWoo I know exactly how you feel. I've had the same problem with my eldest stepson for the last 10 years - and he's not even a bad kid really. One day at a time is the only answer, I think. That and having a rant every so often at people who aren't involved but understand. xx
mulbs Feb 2012 10:27pm, 22 Feb 2012 5,154 posts	Quote Pin mulbs Oh woo, don't tell me I have ten years of this ahead! Thanks for warm wishes fetched, don't know why but it helps x
SarahWoo Feb 2012 8:47am, 23 Feb 2012 2,611 posts	Quote Pin SarahWoo No, you won't because he's already 18. Mine's only just 18! One thing I've always been adamant about is that I wasn't going to let it affect my marriage and at times it's been difficult but we've succeeded. It's early days yet, mulbs. Chin up, shoulders back, tits out, big smile! xx
richmac Feb 2012 9:04am, 23 Feb 2012 5,179 posts	Quote Pin richmac Hey Mulbs, hope its getting better. You know I'll alway push the support element, not just for him but for you & partner as well.
activeight Feb 2012 4:09pm, 23 Feb 2012 714 posts	Quote Pin activeight Mulbs- I hope things get better soon. Sarah - I now have a funny image in my head and shall try it when I'm being challenged. Well done on your 10 year sentence