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Coventina

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7. He spent 4 days in jail for the domestic incident.
Wed May 24, 2017, 12:00 PM
May 2017

He claimed that it was a life-changer for him, but apparently not.

All your advice is good. We are very supportive of the youth organizations of our community.

As my husband and I have no living children, we felt it was important to provide a legacy through other ways.
So, we seek to donate time, money, and materials comparable to a living child, had ours survived.
Unfortunately, it seems our own blood is not receptive to any kind of support.

How old is your nephew? sinkingfeeling May 2017 #1
He is 20 Coventina May 2017 #2
Now would be a good time get the red out May 2017 #3
Thanks. I was thinking along those lines. Coventina May 2017 #4
you may continue to allow his actions but chances are society will not . exiting and not enabling lunasun May 2017 #5
He spent 4 days in jail for the domestic incident. Coventina May 2017 #7
Once a person is out of high school or college PoindexterOglethorpe May 2017 #6
Thanks. I was basically coming to the same conclusion. Coventina May 2017 #8
It's easier said than done... Phentex May 2017 #9
Thanks. You are correct, it is much easier said than done. Coventina May 2017 #12
Does he have a clinical depression issue? Checked for mental issues? haele May 2017 #10
He has been in and out of counseling a number of times. Coventina May 2017 #13
I know that drill. haele May 2017 #17
Thanks so much. It really helps to hear from someone who has been there. Coventina May 2017 #18
Make sure the nephew does attend counseling. haele May 2017 #21
If it were me, I wouldn't necessarily cut ties. blogslut May 2017 #11
Thanks. I think we do need to rethink our approach. It has always been unconditional. Coventina May 2017 #14
As soon as they become toxic. Kaleva May 2017 #15
Well, that ship has sailed..... Coventina May 2017 #16
It depends mythology May 2017 #19
When you are emotionally prepared to never go back Generic Brad May 2017 #20
I am so sorry to hear that you had a child... 3catwoman3 May 2017 #22
Thanks!! Yes, it is a pain I don't wish on anyone. Coventina May 2017 #23
The bereaved parent/sibling club is way bigger than... 3catwoman3 May 2017 #24
More hugs Coventina May 2017 #29
I am sorry shenmue May 2017 #25
How are you doing, sweetie? Coventina May 2017 #30
Yes, thanks shenmue May 2017 #37
I'm so sorry. It is a hard decision, and Ilsa May 2017 #26
I am very fortunate in that respect. My brother is very understanding. Coventina May 2017 #31
If you're ok with it, I'll send you a private message. NT Ilsa May 2017 #38
Any time! Coventina May 2017 #39
It is heartbreaking to love a deeply damaged person vlyons May 2017 #27
Yes, he most definitely needs help. And, it is clear he is not (yet) interested in truly changing. Coventina May 2017 #32
I have a niece and a nephew, who are both messes vlyons May 2017 #34
Thank you for your very kind insight and suggestions. Coventina May 2017 #35
I dearly hope he doesn't have or get a gun elfin May 2017 #28
I doubt he does. Despite all the abusive behavior of his father, his father was very anti-gun Coventina May 2017 #33
when only one side is making all the effort maybe it's time right now lunatica May 2017 #36
for me the correct time is mercuryblues May 2017 #40
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