Still living life on life's terms...It helps to look at the half full side of things...somehow it makes the glass fuller and fuller
Daughter applied on her own to move from community college to a 4 year program; got accepted with full grants/scholarships to cover tuition, so very happy for her accomplishment. She's got a full time with benefits job where she uses her brain and has lots of room for advancement once she gets that degree in another year or two. She'll have 2 years next month and is truly blossoming. It's nice when the times she needs a little help are the typical daughter reach out to mom stuff (like last night; her coworker's car died in the work parking lot leaving them stranded. She had a surprise birthday party planned for her BF that night; trains and buses would not get her where she needed to be on time, so a call to mom. The greatest part to see is the sincere appreciation and gratitude...Even called again this morning to express her thanks)
Hugs for all the parents here...There is hope and things change even when it seems like it will never happen. Prayers for all our kids and for all our addicted loved ones.