More family-of-origin drama

[serene]

I spent last night trying to help my nephew (known herein as Munchkin The Elder) figure out what to do after he ran away following a fistfight with his mom. Cops were called; he was escorted home against his wishes; his mother left and said she's moving out, but she's back now; things are very much up in the air right now. I am out of tears. I'm essentially numb, emotionally. I don't know what's next. I do know that he'll be up to visit us for a week or so, so everyone can have a break.

Comments

[klwalton.livejournal.com]

I am so very glad he has you.

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

Me, too, I just wish I had more to offer him.

[micheinnz.livejournal.com]

Sometimes being Not His Mum is enough.

I'm thinking of you all.

[mackenzie]

*hugs and support*

Let us know if we can do anything, from bringing a video game console over to your home, to going to play games in San Francisco, to a mellow evening over here.

[gremlin44.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. I know your family is very dear to you and those children are your heart.

I will be thinking of you all.

[tiger-spot.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. ::hugs::

[artemii.livejournal.com]

i'm so sorry. i hope the visit goes well.

[pyrzqxgl.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, that sounds miserable. I'm sure the visit will be a great relief.

[firecat]

You rock for being there for him.

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

Oh jeez, poor kid. :/

My brother and my mom used to fight like that (Mom loved her kids, but seemed to be totally confused about teenagers, and fought with all four of them), and to this day, he adores my aunt, who gave him emotional support throughout.

[hitchhiker.livejournal.com]

poor kid :( i'm glad he had you to turn to.

[sagefemme11.livejournal.com]

Yuck.

Sounds awful for everyone involved.. Thank all that is holy he has a supportive auntie to share his burden with. You rock!

[kalmn.livejournal.com]

oh, so hard. *hug*

hang in there.

[hobbitbabe.livejournal.com]

Thinking of you, thinking of both munchkins.

[wordweaverlynn.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. I wish I could help.

[elynne.livejournal.com]

Thank you for doing what you can.

[pipyn.livejournal.com]

I'm trying to wrap my mind around engaging in fisticuffs with my own child. Then making the police drag him back to me.

I'm sorry he's having to go through such a lousy time, and glad you're able to give a little respite to him. How old is he now?

[moominmuppet.livejournal.com]

Oh, what a hard situation for everyone involved. Like everyone else, I'm glad he's got you.

[lcohen]

one of these days. no, i won't say it, but i am thinking it loudly.

i am thinking good thoughts at you and horrible thoughts at her.

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

Thank you, dearheart. We pick him up at the Greyhound on Saturday. He doesn't have a return ticket yet. We shall see. *smooch*