Posted by TexasChic on May 18, 2009, at 22:33:53
In reply to I've calmed down quite a bit » Amelia_in_StPaul, posted by Kath on May 18, 2009, at 16:56:05
I'm sorry I haven't been posting to you, I have been reading though. The ex sounds like one of those manipulative b@tch! Yikes! Guys seem to have trouble resisting them!
I can kind of identify with your son through my brother. My bro seems to be staying away from the drugs, but otherwise, the situation sounds similar. You just wish you could be there to tell them, okay, this person is being manipulative, and this person is just stupid, so say this and this, and stroll out of there a better person. Of course, we're not there to give them the benefit of our experiences - which sucks. I see my brother making the same mistakes over and over again. Letting strong willed people manipulate his life, but... alas... we can only advise.
In the end its up to them to make their own decisions, right or wrong. I have no advise for you, but I do commiserate. I hope that at least helps.
-T
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