This thread does hit home. My AS was always very smart, good grades and he could have been whatever he wanted. He went off to college and life unraveled! He has been in and out of the house, in and out of trouble and in and out of our lives. Growing up, we tried to make sure he had everything. We took him and his friends on outings, bowling, movies, sporting events etc. He was a hockey player and I spent many mornings at 4am sitting in a cold rink jsut to watch him play. He was my pride and joy. My heart breaks when I think of what could have been for him. He is going to be 23 next month and I just pray someday he will get it together.