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Originally Posted by jolene  Ruddy, thanks for your encouragement to discuss his actions' effects. Maybe if he can see that he can't just "isolate" everything, that it's not separate from the family, there'll be a better chance of him thinking about the situation at least. As a sufferer, could you suggest a way to approach the subject that would make you more inclined to listen? I don't want him to think I'm trying to nag or point fingers...then he'll just close off and I'll sound like the teacher on Charlie Brown. |
I don't have much to add beyond what Kathy has just said. I guess that is one of the reasons I suggested you might want to consider some professional guidance for yourself. A counselor should be able to assist you in approaching things in a more productive manner and help you deal with the pain you and your son are suffering. Of course there are no guarantees that will motivate him to get help. As others have said if he's not ready . . .