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My son's therapist recommended that I place him in a higher level of care in a Partial Day Hospitalization due to anxiety and depression. I am moving forward w/ an appointment to visit local facility that was recommended. Yesterday I left work early b/c Sean said he needed me home w/ him.  When I told him about the possible new opportunity for him to get the help he needs, he was open to the idea and willing to go.  His 15th birthday is 9/19 and I hate that he has to endure this drama at such a young age. I feel so guilty for his lack of a mature dad and the damage he continues to inflict. Sean still wants to spend his time during the day w/ his dad who is home all day on disability. It is like Sean is imitating his dad. I told him no, he should read and keep up w/ his schoolwork even though he can't attend school. I just hope I'm doing the right thing for him now.  He deserves so much better. I've filed for full custody w/ my lawyer and fear that may bring more trauma into his life. But I feel I must do this to protect the hope of Sean's & my other kids futures. Last night I received over 10 text messages from my ex. Earlier in the evening I reached out to let him know of my plans for Sean's hospitalization. None of the text messages even mentioned Sean's care. I know that Family counseling is part of Sean's care.  I hope that together we can start healing some of this pain and get the help we all need.

Actually your son can always catch up with his education.   It is a very serious situation and you should get him to the ER as they have a psychiatrist crisis centre.   Donot worry as the drugs are very effective.   Always talk of upbuilding things and encouraging thoughts.   It is not easy for any youth today, especially ones of divorce.   Never bring a bad word against your ex or anything else.   More than ever he needs security and love right now along with proper excitement.   If there is any association in your circle, it would be good to involve him.   No doubt he is moody, so donot sweat the little things, just the big.   I know about raising boys as I have 3, and they all had puberty at the same time.      Be well.

In reading a couple of your recent blogs (daughter almost died), I think you need to take full command.  Don't depend on your ex, forget him right now and get YOU and the kids into counseling.

You may have been able to handle your and your ex's what I guess was not a nice break up but your kids are obviously crying for help.  If you ignore them, you may have a very unfortunate event come your way that you will forever regret and wonder what you COULD have done.

Do it NOW.  MANDATE your kids go to counseling with YOU in the sessions and without you in some.   

Your son is going to play the act that your ex did onto your daughter's art and if becomes obsessed with anger and hatred he will react on himself, on you, or on him.