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First off, I'm so glad it's Friday. Second, I'm feeling a little stressed today. My 17 1/2 yr. old step son, who just recently went to live with his mom, decided to run away yesterday while on a school field trip. Oddly enough, the school field trip was local to our home so we figure he's hanging out with kids that he went to school with last year. No word from him as of yet. My husband figures he's just trying to show his independance. Different people keep telling me how to react or what I should be doing or saying and quite honestly, it's frustrating. To some degree, I wish they'd lay OFF! lol Now is not the time to be telling me what to do or how I should feel. You know? Of course, as a parent who helped raise him since he was 7, I'm a little worried. This was a stupid, short sighted thing for him to do. But, he's a teenager. What more is there to say?! lol I could go on but what's the point. It is what it is... Worrying and stressing won't help and I know this. Although, drinking tonight sounds very nice! lol
Gonna try to stay focused today. Would appreciate extra prayers.
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You are definately in my thoughts.. You poor dear!
07 Mar 08 by member: Crystal43s
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I feel your pain after raising two of my own boys and now having a 16 year old stepson. Such a tough age and a tough job to raise a child, especially a teenager. Hang tough...stressful times are when I have to really watch the overeating. You can do it!
07 Mar 08 by member: KellyBo
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Yes, I'm finding myself giving excuses to be able to overeat although I haven't. I think the hardest part is just not knowing where he's at. It's one thing to know where your child is at and not worry but it's entirely different when you don't even know what their plan is, where they're going, or how they are going to take care of themselves. He was actually talking of making his way to Tennasee. Don't know who he knows there, though.
07 Mar 08 by member: miteslur
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hiya darlin'.....you're soooo right - Stressing isn't going to change a thing! You're right - at 17 1/2 - he's a teenager who has made a lousy decision.....and a glass of wine tonight sounds awesome!
I'm right there with ya......got ya in my prayers too.....huggies
07 Mar 08 by member: drd3775
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I can so relate! I have raised two girls and thought that one way or another it was going to kill me to get them through their teens. I've dealt with truancy, runaway attempts, bad boyfriends, car accidents, violent behavior and a teen pregnancy. I'm just grateful we all lived through it. If it wasn't for the support and prayers of loved ones and friends , I don't think we would have made it. So, I'm sennding lots of support and prayers your way for your ENTIRE family. By the way, my girls are both on their own now, doing well and we all have great relationships with each other. There is always hope!!!
07 Mar 08 by member: ReneeMGray
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It's kinda like being pregnant!! LOL Everyone has "great advice" to give ya and you kinda gotta lend them an open ear, and let in what sounds good to you, and let the rest slide on by. ;) I'm sure being a bit worried and stressed about it, makes it more difficult and hard to do, but you can do it!! Drink some TEA today and take it as easy as you can!! Eat lite and often (every 2 hours) and we'll have a grand time tonight, as usual!! =D (hugs) loves ya chicca xoxo
07 Mar 08 by member: bullytrouble
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I raised my husband's 3 children and the last one, Marcella, moved in with her "real mom" after me raising her the past 12 years. She just turned 16 and wants to get to know her better. Her mom never took them for weekends, always returned them early from holiday breaks, never came to their games.... Its a little disheartening giving it your all and recieving so little back yet I feel like I got early parole : D Remember your rewards are in Heaven if you don't see them here.
07 Mar 08 by member: slimladyinside
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Another step-Mom here! I was also a step-child! I will definitely keep your family in my prayers! It is such a difficult time for you!
When my husbands son was 15 he ran away & sent word he would not come back unless we built a 2nd story on the house so he didn't have to deal with his step- mom. I am much more of a disciplinarian than his Mom or his Dad. We have a great relationship now but it sure took time. All my step-son wanted was "FREEDOM" of course that also meant no responsibilities, not being told to do homework, make beds, not turn the heater up to 85* (we lived in CA.), not get drunk & go to school, etc. Keep your head up girl. Prayers fro his safety are all around you!
07 Mar 08 by member: pretty face
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Extra prayers coming your way!
07 Mar 08 by member: StumpsMom
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You have my sympathy. It's difficult raising kids. You are right that teenager's are the most difficult of all. He is so close to being an adult at 18 yrs of age, and that's scarey too! I hope he at least calls and lets you know he is okay and where he is. I sure understand how worried you must be. Sometimes it is a good idea to get together with friends (like bullytrouble mentioned) and it can help you relax and realize that many MANY parents have managed to live through these teen crises. God bless you, I will pray that he calls you or let you know he's okay. That's the thing we really want to know, darn it, they can't just go disappearing on us like that! Scares the bee-gee-ber's outta us! It doesn't matter whether they are step/adopted/birth children, we are still going to worry about them.
07 Mar 08 by member: Janelleas
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