kate
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Post by kate on Jan 13, 2019 19:43:01 GMT
Love that update! Continuing to think of you and DS. Hope this is the start of a great week.
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Post by anniefb on Jan 13, 2019 19:53:20 GMT
So good to read your updates especially the latest one!
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Jan 13, 2019 20:05:26 GMT
excellent update, I was in and out yesterday.. but this is such a relief for you and your family. I'm sure he's got some stuff to do but at least he's willing to do it and go. That's good. From personal experience it's hard to not want to be in their face about it but if they are acknowledging it that's really good. We went into denial that it was as bad as it was for bit. Your update brought tears for you that he is doing it. I hope the road to recovery works. HUGS!!! If you ever need a private vent feel free. it's so hard too. I don't want to say to much but I also read your posts and just want to hug you!
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my3freaks
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Post by my3freaks on Jan 14, 2019 3:34:43 GMT
I just saw this thread and read all 19 pages. I am SO relieved to see the positive direction the story has taken. My thoughts are with you and your family. You will get through this, you always do, and you always do it with kindness & grace. If you're ever having a hard time, and doubting anything about yourself, just open this thread and believe what you read.
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Post by roberta on Jan 14, 2019 7:16:01 GMT
So glad to hear he is upbeat! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Happy to hear you had a good nights sleep!
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Post by pjynx on Jan 14, 2019 13:49:37 GMT
Your last updates brought tears to my eyes. So glad he is responding well to the initial days and allowing you to begin healing too. You are in my thoughts & prayers!
Pam
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2019 13:57:55 GMT
So pleased to read your latest update jeremysgirl wishing your son all the best as he continues to move forward to a better place, mentally.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 14, 2019 17:00:04 GMT
my continued good thoughts for any other pea who is going through similar circumstances, too. And to jeremysgirl, can I say that I did laugh a bit that your son is the only boy surrounded by 13 girls? Is he liking the feminine attention? (I hope that's not sexist to say, but thinking back to when I was a teenager, knowing how often teenage boys and girls thought about what the other was doing / thinking, it might make for an interesting situation!) I hope he does well on the new meds, had a good visit with his Dad when you both went back to visit, and that things continue to improve for him.
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Post by Menjiness on Jan 14, 2019 17:44:08 GMT
Loving the updates! SO glad things are going well!
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Post by tentoes on Jan 14, 2019 20:35:24 GMT
So happy to see things are going so well. ((HUGS)) to you and to your family. I've been out of town again, so couldn't keep up with my online things. I pray that things continue to improve for your son. (and to the rest of the family too!)
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Montannie
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Post by Montannie on Jan 14, 2019 22:28:24 GMT
Glad things are positive and humor is back.
Parenting is not for the faint of heart!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 16, 2019 19:07:07 GMT
Hey, guys! I wanted to update. My DS is doing very well. He has just shown such amazing maturity. My family has been pleasantly surprised. I finally feel like I see the light in his eyes. Tomorrow night there will be a family meeting for us who live with him. If the meeting goes well, we will be able to bring him home tomorrow evening. I am a little scared, but I am also hopeful. He has agreed to consistency with medication. Because of his overdose last week, I plan to meter out everyone's meds on a daily basis and keep bottles locked up. He has agreed to therapy with a therapist chosen by both of us. I think he's ready to face the problems. And I think we all have learned some things from this experience. I just am still in a little bit of shock. There has been a lot of sleeping going on as my brain tries to process everything and deal with all my own emotions. But I'm so glad all of you have been there with me, thinking about us, caring about us, praying for us. Your kind words really have meant the world to me. It gave me strength when I felt very down.
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Post by dewryce on Jan 16, 2019 19:19:42 GMT
Oh honey that’s wonderful, so very happy to see this!
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jan 16, 2019 19:25:55 GMT
Such a positive update. Be kind to yourself, sleep as often as you can.
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Post by Skellinton on Jan 16, 2019 19:27:26 GMT
Such a great update. I am keeping you guys in my thoughts!
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 16, 2019 19:31:27 GMT
yay!! So, so glad to read that your DS is doing better, and crossing my fingers that the forward progress keeps up- although with you in his corner, I'm sure it will! (((HUG)))
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Post by jenjie on Jan 16, 2019 19:31:30 GMT
Wonderful update! Praying for a good transition and lasting results.
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Post by peano on Jan 16, 2019 19:32:34 GMT
Awesome update!
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Montannie
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Post by Montannie on Jan 16, 2019 19:44:29 GMT
So happy to hear this! You're such a good mom.
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zella
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Post by zella on Jan 16, 2019 22:31:09 GMT
I am just now seeing this as I'm on the road. I have to say a few things. First, I am so very sorry. For all of you. Second, I'm so glad he's alive and has no lingering deficits from the overdose. Third, this may just be the beginning of a long road. But it is a road that you can survive, and that can lead to a good place. And lastly, if you ever want to talk to another mother who has experienced this, and who also experiences mental illness, just send me a PM and I'll give you my e-mail addy. One thing that helped me when we were going through tough times with my daughter was to rethink what qualified as a good outcome. It's hard watching so many other kids going to school, heading off to college, getting jobs, getting married etc. But as you have recently seen, sometimes the good outcome is just that your kid is alive. Or that they don't try to kill themselves on a particular day. Or that they left the house and spent time with a friend. You learn to value very different things.
My heart really aches for you. This is such a hard thing to go through. You'll be in my thoughts a lot.
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Post by gar on Jan 16, 2019 22:41:29 GMT
I'm so glad that things are moving in the right direction and that even though you have a journey ahead of you, you can allow yourself a little time to breathe.
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Post by twinks on Jan 16, 2019 23:13:39 GMT
Thanks for checking in and the great update. I keep checking for the updates. Hoping and praying that things continue to get better for your DS and for everyone.
You might consider paying a little extra at your pharmacy for blister packs. Also, a small lock box for medications is a good solution as well. Just a couple of things when you are having to monitor medications.
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Post by pierkiss on Jan 16, 2019 23:17:40 GMT
I am just so happy to read your positive update! I hope everything continues to go well for him as his therapy and treatment progresses.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 23:17:54 GMT
Hey, guys! I wanted to update. My DS is doing very well. He has just shown such amazing maturity. My family has been pleasantly surprised. I finally feel like I see the light in his eyes. Tomorrow night there will be a family meeting for us who live with him. If the meeting goes well, we will be able to bring him home tomorrow evening. I am a little scared, but I am also hopeful. He has agreed to consistency with medication. Because of his overdose last week, I plan to meter out everyone's meds on a daily basis and keep bottles locked up. He has agreed to therapy with a therapist chosen by both of us. I think he's ready to face the problems. And I think we all have learned some things from this experience. I just am still in a little bit of shock. There has been a lot of sleeping going on as my brain tries to process everything and deal with all my own emotions. But I'm so glad all of you have been there with me, thinking about us, caring about us, praying for us. Your kind words really have meant the world to me. It gave me strength when I felt very down. I am SO happy for you, for your son and for your family! I understand completely about finally being able to see the light in my son's eyes again. It's a blessing. Your news is wonderfully uplifting and I send you more strength and prayers for this path to continue. You're all doing the right thing--keeping the house "safe". The family-therapy is key for that. We're always here if you need to chat. Hope you can bring your son home asap! Good work, mama!
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teddyw
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Post by teddyw on Jan 16, 2019 23:19:48 GMT
Continued good thoughts and prayers for you guys. I’m so glad he’s doing better.
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Post by Patter on Jan 16, 2019 23:38:41 GMT
Oh what a wonderful new update! Praying the meeting goes great, that he can come home, and that the healing begins. Hugs and prayers continue!
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Post by tentoes on Jan 16, 2019 23:52:13 GMT
Awesome!! I pray it all goes well for your whole family.
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georgiapea
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Post by georgiapea on Jan 17, 2019 0:17:04 GMT
It's wonderful to read today's update. So hopeful for more good days.
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RosieKat
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Post by RosieKat on Jan 17, 2019 0:23:06 GMT
What great news! And we are still here for you, however winding the road may be! (Hopefully it isn't, of course!)
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jan 17, 2019 0:25:27 GMT
Another good update - we're so happy for you. I hope things continue to go really well.
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