I love my family, I really do...dysfunctional as they well may be, they are my blood and I love them. That being said, I think I'll stick with the professionals when dealing with my son. I know they mean well and want to help, but I have trouble accepting parenting advice from someone, who has had multiple DUI's has admitted to slowly killing himself through alcoholism, can barely take care of himself (physically and emotionally), and allows his teenage son to drink alcohol and smoke pot...however the marijuana maintenance is "strictly supervised and helps regulate his mood and ADHD."
I knew going into this adoption that it may not be easy but I prepared myself the best possible way and have tried to access every resource I can find to help him deal with his issues. Now that bi-polar and RAD is in the conversation, I find myself diving deeper into research and best practices for dealing with these conditions...nowhere I might add, have I seen alcohol and drug use as a possible treatment plan!
If one more well-intentioned person tells me that my son is going through the normal teenage angst, I am going to scream! I have lived for almost 7 years with his tantrums, excessive neediness, grandiose thinking, lies, and need for control. This is not normal and don't tell me it is! I love my son with all of my heart and will do anything to protect him and help him to become a compassionate, confident, and productive member of society. I want my family to be a part of that as well, but not if it involves drugs and alcohol.
Did I mention that I do love my family?
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