[Bippette]

I think all of us with troubled teens have "been there". I was discussing with my therapist this week that alot of times I feel like all we've done for J has been for nothing....because he's still not doing the right things.

The therapist told me that what we've given J was priceless....that we gave him a chance that no one else had given....showed him love and what a functioning home looks like. He said if we hadn't stepped in that not only would J not be graduating this Sunday...but he'd probably also be incarcerated right now.

But I did point out that it still goes with the old adage "If a tree falls in the woods and no one hears it....did it make a noise?"

Yeah, we gave him a chance and an opportunity...but if he didn't make use of it....did it really matter???

Hang in there. I'm sure you'll bounce back. Try to get some down time and take care of yourself for a while.