My Son Is Suicidal

((((((((((((((((((((( sandy )))))))))))))))))))))))

i'm so proud of you AND son!!!!! way to go. i know that had to have been hard

i wish so much for both of you right now.

be safe,

My thoughts are with him. I am so sorry for what he is going through.

Jessica

oh I'm so glad to hear that! it's wonderful!

That's great! I'm so glad you did this.

Woo hoo!

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SANDY: See how strong you have become? I surely admire your decision to remain honest and open, if possible, with your son. Trust is wonderful, isn't it?

Is it possible he is thinking of missing his school friends when you move in the summer? Losing familiar names and places? Teens are so in the middle of change within themselves, that it is probably (consciously or not) an anxiety-producing event for them when there are big changes in both their physical and social territory.

Just a thought.



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Good job Sandy on using the resources available to you and your son.

Two plans are an excellent idea.

It was really nice to log in and read this today.

I know from your posts over time how much you do love your children and that you do want the best for them. That's why I don't mince words when it comes to the safety of children. I hope you understand that.

I'm really proud of you for doing this and my continued good wishes your way for your son to receive additional support through this.

Keep taking care.

Sandy,
I too would like to encourage you to talk to Ben's school about what happened. Perhaps you could go with him to an appointment?
Hope this week is calm for you both and your family, Sandy.
Drop me a line if you would like to talk.

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Thanks for all your messages!

Everything is still going good here. We got him through his crisis. The social worker was very impressed with Ben's openness...his willingness to answer her questions. And she was impressed that he trusts me so much. Yippee!

I don't think I'll bring the school into this. He has people to turn to in order to vent (Plan A and Plan B), and he is back to being even-keeled again. If things start slipping out from under him again, then I'll consider notifying the school to keep an eye on him.

Phew! Ain't parenthood grand! LOL!!

Thanks again....SO MUCH....for all of your support through this episode. ((((everyone))))

Hugs,
Sandy

I'm glad that Ben is feeling better now. Let's hope that he stays that way. I'm glad that you have plans in place just in case.

Sandy,

I agree with what everyone said here and I'm hoping your son is doing better.

I am, however, surprised to hear that kids are making out in school. I NEVER saw this in my high school. We were supposed to be there to learn. Maybe there should be better monitoring at his school. Are there other discipline problems at the school? I'd try to find out.

It's just that this type of behavior can make the environment very uncomfortable and really, that's not what school is for, right? The teachers ought to be on this.

I'm keeping your son in my thoughts. Has he thought any more about seeing a therapist?

I'm so glad you made sure everything is going to be okay with the assesment! I was worried, sending him back to school he might of saw people kissing again, it's common as heck in my school, and my school zone fell in a pretty normal neighbor hood, so he'll probably be seeing it again.

That's so good! ^_^ Such happy news. You handled it very well, you are still trusted of him, and he's getting the help he needs. So don't let yourself get too depressed over it, kay? I'm sure everything will be good. *hug*

um, i m not sure that this is relevant or helpful but comes from my personal experience (i may make people angry i dunno and i apologise for making a stupid suggestion) but here goes please what ever you do, tell your son what you are going to do and not do it behind his back. even if hes is uncomfortable with what you are doing its better than you sneeking around behind him this does not build anyones trust.