I have a friend that spends some time at IHOP. They are located in Kansas City, KS.. There it stands for
Int'l house of prayer. They have prayer warriors 24/7. For over 10 years, every day, all day, every night
all night, 24/7, someone is praying at that gathering. Google it if you would like to see it.
Helen, here is the story. My youngest son is bi-polar. Good looking blue eyed blond boy. (now 35 with his
MBA) We all are temper mental. Finding the norm is the what we work towards. At fourteen I could still
handle my son, physically. I/we never came to a fist fight. Never. Intense fellowship, quite often. I
could never let him win those battles, or I would have lost the war.
We both don't have the time or space here to include all the different set of circumstances. Some here
on the forum, simply have a rebellious child. Different from BP. Hello, what I am able to finish saying
here. James Dobson (focus on the family) has a good book out called tough love.
If not reading the book, remember the title. You will have to exercise tough love. Be consistent.
You and I could both have been born at night. But, it was not last night.
So, we both know we
all make mistakes. I want you to be encouraged. It will get worse before it gets better.
Don't make excuses for his behavior, keep him accountable as would a judge. Because that is who
he will deal with next.
Have your deal breakers and stick to them. My son has been on and off his medication for many years.
Right now, he takes no prescriptions. He gets his rest and exercises. He has sat down at his banquet
of consequences. You cannot unscramble eggs. He has paid a high price for his low living. (poor choices)
Maybe I should have PM'd you, however, I know others are going through the same kind of troubles.
The only person in the world with all their problems behind them, is a bus driver.
My son still struggles with flair up's. Remember, struggling just means you are still doing it.
Sorry for going long, my prayers go out to you, and may God be with you.