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Offline nvgt16

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Re: Estrangement
« Reply #45 on: June 11, 2017, 09:06:01 PM »
oh, so that's why he won't take help. I'm hoping, praying, and have to believe that he will be safe and things will get better for him..not easy. I'm so glad that he felt that he could come to me even if it's just to share his situation with me. Although I don't know how I'm ever going to sleep knowing that he doesn't have a safe place to live? I've got such a nasty headache from all of this. And I'm trying to find a new home for me knowing that my son doesn't have a decent place to live? That's so not right.

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« Reply #46 on: June 11, 2017, 09:08:08 PM »
Yeah that hurts.  Your heart has to be torn up with concern.  Man, I wish he was not so far away.  I hope he keeps in touch

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« Reply #47 on: June 11, 2017, 09:09:31 PM »
Thanks..my goal is to keep communication open and to help him stay positive!

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« Reply #48 on: June 11, 2017, 09:20:39 PM »
You are a good mom.  You raised children that are assets to mankind.  That's to be proud of.

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« Reply #49 on: June 11, 2017, 09:24:41 PM »
I just want to know that my kids are safe and happy!

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« Reply #50 on: June 12, 2017, 10:24:42 AM »
A friend, that has an estranged child, sent me this book and it is spot on.  It has helped me see the frantic calls and texts we put out to our son, in the beginning, only helped his girlfriend (now wife) block us in all possible ways.  To go back I'd do things different but so much is explained.  It helps to know the reactions are normal and we're not crazy. 
Maybe it will help someone else.


https://www.amazon.com/Abandoned-Parents-Healing-Understanding-Children/dp/1546444149

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« Reply #51 on: June 12, 2017, 10:57:40 AM »
That is so awesome, I'll have to look at that book. I know exactly what you did because I did the same thing. We had just messaged and I was helping him get him locations of stores where he could get a router for the house where he was staying and after that I never heard again from him.

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« Reply #52 on: June 12, 2017, 02:07:35 PM »
Yep, it was pure panic.   I have said it so many times though, nobody could have made me turn on my parents/family.  He had to have a crack to do it.  We never had any problems and were so close..  he had a future, money in the bank and gave it all up..  What gets me is how many girls were after my son, and yet this one caught him, but she had her mom behind her helping.  My son didnt stand a chance. 

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« Reply #53 on: June 12, 2017, 02:08:42 PM »
Now I have heard a few times, about men that got married and just didnt talk to their mom's again.  Their thinking was that the wife was their family now.  How cold is that!

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« Reply #54 on: June 12, 2017, 04:15:19 PM »
That's so awful and impossible to understand. I'm going to take things one step at a time with my son because I never want to go through losing him again. My new listing agent just left...we did all the paperwork and photos again so I'll post a picture on that link.

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« Reply #55 on: June 12, 2017, 04:24:05 PM »
All I know is if/when my son gives me a chance,  I hope to hold back my emotions and give him all the space he wants.  If he only wants to text me once a month,  I'm willing to accept it now.  I think that's what they want is space... 




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Re: Estrangement
« Reply #56 on: June 12, 2017, 04:28:01 PM »
I think when they call back they want us for support but don't want us all the time...baby steps...same here. I at least know that for right now, I'll be able to at least message him birthday and holiday greetings..next might be his email address..I'm very happy with just having his cell number.....I at least know that I can contact him.

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« Reply #57 on: June 12, 2017, 04:32:43 PM »
Ohhh  yes,  I'm so happy for you!  He is back in your life!!!  Praise God!!!!

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« Reply #58 on: June 12, 2017, 04:44:01 PM »
I have to look at that book sometime. Today I'm just trying to get through this heat...don't like the 90s.

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Re: Estrangement
« Reply #59 on: June 28, 2017, 04:44:39 PM »
Hi nvgt16....sorry to hear  you son isn't coming home now. Have you been able to keep communications open with him now? Does he seem to want to stay in touch?


Oh, and how is your house sale going? Have you had any bites yet and are  you still looking around for a new place or are you waiting until you get a contract on your house now? I know you mentioned your daughter is coming home soon, is she here yet (don't remember the dates you gave). Hope everything goes good for you.
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