How the Fear of Failure Can Keep Your Young Adult Child at Home
Written by Craig Rogers, Posted on , in Section Embracing Our Uniqueness
Getting help for a teen that is struggling is an incredibly difficult choice and one that parents are often reluctant to make. Regardless of the reasons you have chosen not to seek out professional assistance, you must understand how important it can be to the recovery process. By moving past the reasons you have been reluctant to enroll your son or daughter into a program, you will be able to help them change their life.
How I Found Guidance For My Child
My daughter had been experiencing increasing difficulties with substance abuse and promiscuity for more than two years before I finally sought out help. For a long time, I hesitated because I didn't want to send her away, but I know realize that this only allowed her problems to get worse. Admittedly, pride also played a role in my hesitation. I was ashamed to admit that it was beyond my capabilities to guide my child through this difficult time. I think many parents have this same feeling when they are making treatment decisions and make the wrong choice as a result. If you are going through this same situation, you need to understand that this isn't about your success or failure as a parent.
Getting assistance is about doing whatever is necessary to support your child live the life they deserve. Without professional assistance, your son or daughter may never become the person they are capable of being. When I finally decided that I couldn't wait any longer to get support for my girl, she was furious. She was determined not to be sent away but our family insisted that it was necessary. I'm grateful every day that we had the strength to make this decision as this was the step that allowed her to overcome her substance abuse. I'm happy to report that for the past two years she has remained sober and your teen can achieve the same results. Just don't hesitate to find a facility that can bring about this transformation.
