tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285812026509923711.post7645162778146354146..comments2023-05-25T08:46:57.049-05:00Comments on Parent Survival Skills Training (PSST): Walking the Tightrope ~ by BrigetteJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05032767385348497272noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285812026509923711.post-3314035354082685852011-08-16T20:58:20.522-05:002011-08-16T20:58:20.522-05:00Lloyd,
Thanks for the encouraging words. Hope you...Lloyd,<br />Thanks for the encouraging words. Hope you and Kathie had a good meeting at the facility. I'm confident you both will have a positive impact on the program<br /><br />WilmaWilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15042114596744378019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285812026509923711.post-70844809069897929632011-08-15T21:07:23.327-05:002011-08-15T21:07:23.327-05:00Willma, we miss seeing you and hearing your story....Willma, we miss seeing you and hearing your story. You have accomplished a great deal without the help of a PO and with minimal support from home. You single-handedly used the system to expose Bam Bam to inpatient treatment. You got the seeds of recovery planted in Bam Bam and you are a hero to us at PSST. <br /><br />Tommorow Kathie and I are meeting with Bam Bam's inpatient people. They have asked us to give them feedback on how to improve their program especially with their approach to families. A lot of what we have to tell them we learned from listening to you and from reading your story on the blog. To help prepare for the meeting I'm re-reading all of your posts.<br /><br />Because of you, another parent may have a better experience when their teenager is in same inpatient program. <br /><br />You have been an inspiration to us at PSST. You make a difference. You are a mover and shaker in this world and sooner or later you're going to have a strong positive impact on Bam Bam too. That's a hunch of course, but still...I think it's a good one. :-)Lloyd Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271738279677073849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285812026509923711.post-25095081806959958102011-08-15T19:00:34.579-05:002011-08-15T19:00:34.579-05:00Brigitte and Francois,
I am sorry to hear of your ...Brigitte and Francois,<br />I am sorry to hear of your troubles already with Pierre. I have missed the last couple of meetings so am a little out of touch with the group.<br />You are so strong I know you will tackle these issues with Pierre with strength and love. And I know you are not afraid to keep secrets so whatever Pierre decides to do you and Francois will get whatever help and reinforcements you need to handle the problems.<br /><br />As you know Bam Bam doesn't have a contract or probation so we do not have the extra leverage we need with him. We do have his next ACT 53 hearing in September and my hope is the judge will keep his case open for a bit. He has not attended NA meetings and he is hanging out with all of his old friends (and some new ones). <br /><br />I wish you all my best.<br /><br />WilmaWilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15042114596744378019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285812026509923711.post-61200940094524994142011-08-15T16:47:09.910-05:002011-08-15T16:47:09.910-05:00Brigitte and Francois,
I want to make sure you rea...Brigitte and Francois,<br />I want to make sure you realize that each and every one of us has made the same "mistakes" - letting our kid go out, have the car, "one more time", "5 minutes more" and the like. I am the person who asked at the begining of my son's adventure "should I tell my son's PO that he came in drunk last night?" Now it seems comical and obvious. But when you are filled with anxiety, exhausted, and not wanting to rock the boat with your kid, unsure of how best to proceed, it is difficult to see the big picture. So glad you came to PSST for help. You were great sports. This is a very tough time, and I salute all your efforts. Hang in there - we are all here for you!Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596741234964077649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285812026509923711.post-54977068534031268992011-08-15T10:26:09.676-05:002011-08-15T10:26:09.676-05:00Thanks so much Cheryl and Jim! Yes, we were very g...Thanks so much Cheryl and Jim! Yes, we were very glad we went. It offered the clarity and support we needed.<br /><br />Thanks, Lloyd. I wrote this yesterday before you changed it! Maybe our editor can change my copy to fit your headline.<br /><br />BrigitteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285812026509923711.post-20339705309450603282011-08-15T10:18:43.875-05:002011-08-15T10:18:43.875-05:00Oh and your post made me laugh. Thanks for that to...Oh and your post made me laugh. Thanks for that too :-)Lloyd Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271738279677073849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285812026509923711.post-47422840085117054382011-08-15T10:17:59.643-05:002011-08-15T10:17:59.643-05:00Thanks for the kind words. I admire your courage ...Thanks for the kind words. I admire your courage to reach out and ask for feedback. Your scenario helped all of us learn. You may have noticed that I changed the title of that post from Da Nile to Indian Poker Anyone?Lloyd Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271738279677073849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285812026509923711.post-24077186816958293992011-08-15T09:03:34.447-05:002011-08-15T09:03:34.447-05:00Be strong Brigitte & Francois...only 48 hrs ho...Be strong Brigitte & Francois...only 48 hrs home & already struggling with rules, behavior & contract. You never got the honeymoon stage with your recently re-hab released teen that most of us parents of addicts have enjoyed & were able to brag about--temporarily. Your instincts are on target & that is why you came to the PSST mtg. for more encouragement & help. <br />We are all standing beside you as you all take this ONE DAY AT A TIME.<br />Cheryl & JimCheryl, Jim, Andy + 3 Stoogeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171053846755920455noreply@blogger.com