My son is a young adult, and also happens to be a drug addict. It's a very long and complicated story that I won't get into.

The bottom line is he NEEDS to move out, but he just will not leave. He always has excuses and uses guilt in order to stay(he's sick, it's cold,he has no where to go, we don't love him,etc.)

I hate that I don't want him in my home any longer, because, afterall, he is my son. But, I need him to leave for my own sanity. I am in a constant triggered state and it's really affecting every aspect of MY life.

I talked to the police, they said If he doesn't leave willingly, the only thing I can do is do a formal eviction. What? I actually have to evict my own child? I am not legally allowed to set his belongings outside and change the locks.

People don't understand. They judge me as an uncaring, horrible mother. I don't want to have to evict my son, but I don't see other options.

Has anyone else been in this situation? If so, what did you do? How did you handle the guilt from kicking your own child out?