Granny's gone and done it again

[BigBlueHen53]

Im sorry Blue, I know that hurts.

It's wonderful to talk to her on the phone now. She can actually carry on a normal conversation. I love hearing her laugh. For years I thought I never would again. It's such a blessing. Yeah, I lost a lot of years and so have her kids, but I'm glad for what we have now. Regrets are a waste of time. But when I hear of other people in the same situation I WISH there was something else besides that revolving door of jail, drugs, alcohol, homes
Lessnrss, promiscuity, violence, victimization. These people need help and jail is not it. Mental problems like bipolar and schizophrenia are what drive them to drugs and alcohol in the first place. We have to deal with these issues first, then they won't need the drugs and booze to "stabilize" them and help them feel "normal."

 

[BigBlueHen53]

That's so sad. It's a hard road for anyone. I worked in a juvenile rehab as a teacher. All serious offenders, these kids chose 18 month rehab program over 3 to 5 years incarcerated. Like I said, it's the threat of more jail that can be motivating. These kids got therapy, mental health and medical help, and worked toward high school diplomas. There are too few of these types of programs, but I will say, not a single kid would have stayed and been compliant without the threat of serious jail time.

That's a great program! I wish it had been available for my kid back then.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

How many of them came from broken homes or abusive parents ? I always want to blame the parents but then I would need to blame myself wouldnt I ?

I don't think it's always the parents. People, kids, they have problems and can't get help and end up self medicating. Like Blue was saying, it's a viscious cycle.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

How many of them came from broken homes or abusive parents ? I always want to blame the parents but then I would need to blame myself wouldnt I ?

We had a solid, happy, loving home. But there is a history of mental illness in the family. Also alcoholism. She told me she tasted booze at a party once and it was absolutely life-changing.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

That's a great program! I wish it had been available for my kid back then.

Me too.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Twist leaves and everyone follows or what?

Yeah, he's the only reason any of us hang out here, Granny. Lol, don't be silly! We hang out here all day long without him! It's after midnight where you are. 11:15 at me ... but I'm not sleepy yet. I'll hang out some more. Can't sleep with cold feet.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Yeah, he's the only reason any of us hang out here, Granny. Lol, don't be silly! We hang out here all day long without him! It's after midnight where you are. 11:15 at me ... but I'm not sleepy yet. I'll hang out some more. Can't sleep with cold feet.

me either . Thats why he has his own room ! LOL

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Can't sleep with cold feet.

That's for sure! Soon as one cold foot touches the other cold foot it shocks me awake!

 

[Granny Hatchet]

I gave Tom the van key and he started laughing at me. He said I guess you dont have any plans to be up in the morning ?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

That's for sure! Soon as one cold foot touches the other cold foot it shocks me awake!

but are they both yours or is someone reaching out from under the bed ?