The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
So, one is white knuckling semi-sobriety. Refuses meetings after going to one a week ago. Still smoking pot, but very little. The other twin has his first pre-trial probation check tomorrow and he's AWOL. Left the house today at 2pm and no one has seen him since. He is with a friend and the friend has been sending strange cryptic messages to my third son hinting at leaving the state/country. It's 26 degrees out. The missing son is autistic and functions at about the age of a 10 year old. He is delusional illogical and can't take care of himself. He can't read social cues and even at 18, cannot safely cross the street by himself. His verbal skills are age appropriate but his ADLs, reasoning and social skills are that of a 5th grader. I was hoping for an ok sleep tonight, but I will now spend the rest of the night hours trying to detach and try to stave off a full blown panic attack. I'm tired of living (t)his nightmare.
I am so very sorry to read of this difficult situation The following organization has helped my niece when she was dealing with this situation in her son.
Autism Society of America - Official Site www.autism-society.org
Positive thoughts and prayers for all concerned
I too am so sorry for the pain you are experiencing. I am sending prayers up for you all and positive thoughts. (((Hugs)))
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene