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Words race through my head. Oh to let them spill out here on the page would lift such a weight from my shoulders.
But I have a teenager.
I would never share his stories in the first place, that isn’t my place, but what we are struggling with is my story too.
Today I asked for help.
I realized that there was no more I could do to solve the situation by myself–it was time to call in reinforcements. Years of living with an addict sibling and years pretending depression didn’t exist actually paid off.
Asking for help doesn’t signify failure it signifies sanity (or at least a moment of clarity).
Nothing changes immediately, but the simple act of admitting you can’t do it alone (or even within your own family) certainly lightens the load enough to take a few more steps.
No one is in danger here. The world will continue to spin. Raising children though?
Tough work sometimes. Tough work.
| Tags: Motherhood, parenting 5 comments »
March 9th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Good for you. Hope it helps you exhale – even a little. And yes, teenagers are a special breed of challenge. Make sure you have a good colorist. 😉
March 9th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
We parents should have this tattooed on our foreheads:
*Asking for help doesn’t signify failure it signifies sanity (or at least a moment of clarity).*
I think it shows significant strength, too.
March 10th, 2010 at 6:48 am
You are an amazing & strong woman and all three of your children are incredible gifts to the world as a result. Hang in there, sweetie…and yes, help is good.
March 10th, 2010 at 7:00 am
I love you, and my couch might smell like dog pee, but it’s open for you whenever you want to talk! xoxo
March 11th, 2010 at 6:46 am
I have a teenager, and I’m having issues that I don’t blog about either. It’s hard, most assuredly! Good luck