freewill,

you ARE NOT a FAILURE. it is not your fault that your son learned to manipulate you. i think you need a different therapist. one who has no loyalties to your son. that sort of thing belongs in family therapy, not in your therapy. YOU DID NOTHING WRONG. you were abused, you survived. you raised a child and gave that child love and security. there comes a point where our children have to take responsibility for their own actions. and you ARE a strong person. you have come this far and you WILL make it the rest of the way.

feel free to pm me if you want too.

lost