I posted about being judged when your kid is a screw up. Thanks for all the supportive posts, I'll always blame myself a little though I know he is making his own deacons. My other kids are great. The oldest is just a habitual liar, who at 17 is choosing to be homeless instead of following basic rules like, go to school and no drugs in the house. We've begged and pleaded but at 17 the police told him he didn't have to go home. I've failed in some way obviously but yeah it's not all my fault either. I just hate people consoling me about it. Makes me feel worse.

I consider myself a conservative. I am a Christian, but use New Age practices to express it. I am pro-life, but don't believe life begins at conception. Government should be fiscally responsible--and smaller. Education is more important than defense, but as an Army brat I also fully support our troops. The way our veterans are taken care of is a sham. I am a coal miner's granddaughter who works in corporate America, so yes, unions can be useful. Concealed carry permit means yes, I am packing. Legalize drugs. Live and let live. It makes voting difficult.

20+ years ago I saw a therapist for a few years who probably saved my life, drugs alcohol, general fuck up. I recently started thinking about her as now my oldest is graduating this year and how she was a part of this. I was in a very bad way at the time and she set boundaries for me and just listened. She apparently died a couple years after I stopped seeing her (thanks google) but her dh remarried and I have his address. Would it be too stalkerish to send him a note explaining how much his wife meant to me? He's in his 70's now and maybe it would be too much?

We are poor. But my children are clean and respectful. We maintain our property, cars, etc. Stop judging me for using WIC and buying a "luxury" in the same shopping trip. It's not like I'm trading food stamps for drugs

I had no idea this site existed until I found the book last night! I debated with myself on actually purchasing it. I am so glad I did. Stories in here made me laugh, or bring tears to my eyes. I even related to some of the things. I have a son who might have autism & people think I am crazy for even mentioning it! Also I have twin boys... I never onced used ferlity drugs not that there is anything wrong with them, but people also talk in a whisper like I can't hear them. I love that moms can share and confess. I even passed this site on to some of my mom friends!

Mom, do not try to guilt me into anything! I do feel bad for you, raising your granddaughter. I watch her often and you have almost never been asked to watch my kids. This one time, I can't do it as we are going to the beach. You sigh and tell me you have no life. I'm going to say this here as I would never say it to your face. Had you raised my brother properly and not made excuses for him maybe he would not have stayed home doing drugs till 28 and then abandoned his DD with you.

was feeling irritable with my ds last night. when me and dh went outside i told him, "i should have done drugs & drank my whole pregnancy with ds. the results would have been the same." dh laughed because he knew i was kidding and i just needed to vent. so don't get your panties in a bunch.

I love how all parents think they're the cool parents. And yeah, I'm sure your kid has never done drugs, drank, or had sex. Right. Too bad you wouldn't actually know because you're too busy drinking and hanging all over your man to pay attention to her. Maybe if her older siblings didn't have to raise her while you chased a man you would have a clue. Shes actually been passed around quite a bit.

I was verbally abused by my parents. I was called stupid, fat etc. Occasionally, my mother would yell, "YOU HAVE LOW SELF ESTEEM!" when I was nearby. My fathers favorite phrase was "Thats just another dumb thing that you have done' I became promiscuous, drank too much, allowed men to abuse me and experimented with drugs on several occasions.In college I had an affair with a married man who just used me for sex. I moved into my own apt, ended that relationship right after, and my self esteem went up 1000%.Please do not verbally abuse your kids, words can hit harder than a fist.

You can be under the influence and not be drunk. Think drugs!!!