I'm glad he's started today. A little bit of work can go a long way.

Funnily enough I had a similar converstion with my Dad yesterday. He was giving me some advice about how to plan for things, etc. I told him it didn't matter, there was no point me planning, because things were never going to change. I don't think he quite got it. I wasn't sad, I was just being realistic, or at least that's how it appears. I can't see why I should bother saving for my retirement, or training for work, any of that stuff, because I really can't imagine any future. As soon things start to go right I go wrong, and before I know it there's nothing left.

Nothing ever happens, nothing ever will. It's not the end of the world, it's just my world. What would be the point of me learning to drive (even if I was ever allowed to again) when I can never afford a car? What's the point of me trying to keep my credit score clean when I'll never have any money anyway?

All I have to do is survive with enough dignity that I don't embarass my son. I hope to die of something other than suicide, I want to wait until he's grown up and safe in life. I'd like to see him happy. I could go any time if that condition was met.

But that's not to say I'm sad, or suicidal, just that I really can't see a future for me. Perhaps your son is feeling the same way? My Dad tells me to be open, life can surprise you. He tells me that he felt as I do after my Mum died, but life surprised him. Perhaps life can surprise your son as well. Here's hoping the job helps.