Posted by Kath on July 24, 2008, at 19:15:19
In reply to Re: OK but I said something I feel badly about...., posted by TexasChic on July 14, 2008, at 18:49:40
> My Mom was the same way about my brother. She kept giving him money until she was completely broke. When we had that family session she finally admitted (with a little shove from me) that because he has been suicidal in the past, she's afraid if she doesn't help him she may cause him to go into a downward spiral that might lead to that outcome. The counselor told her that she couldn't MAKE him do ANYTHING! And sometimes a person has to hit rock bottom (without the parental safety net) before they really GET IT and are able to make a change.
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> -THi TC - I just read this now! Yes, I tend to walk on eggshells sometimes. I wish I could not care!
I hope your brother is doing well.
luv, Kath
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