Chic..you did well..it surely isn't pleasant or comfortable..once the message is
given and even though you feel sick..and have that knot ..it won't necessarily
get better..it will keep you vigilant as it is not a battle you can walk away from.
To me this is about your life and future mostly..and guiding him takes a lot of guts.
To me..his reaction is that he knows you mean business. Sometimes our sons don't
give us credit for being an individual..they see as their keepers..once we turn that
table..good things happen...just not all at once.
I have to say Chic..once my son knew our position..he changed as this was a forever
commitment..not a no contact situation waiting until the hissy fit was over. We did
this routine..doesn't work..at least not in our family..Your strength shows and your
meaning it also comes through as well..
Hugs
lauren