Seeking help from Watershed

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Being an aunt to the in-laws side where there are so many grand-nieces and nephews (grand = they are the children of the hub’s cousins), I sometimes wonder how some of them ended up with drugs addiction. One minute you see them growing up perfectly ok in what seems to be a ‘normal’ family and the next, you knew that they are pushing themselves to the limit. There is one who intentionally got himself so stoned during an important wedding and made a spectacle just so that we know he is having problems. Sad thing is sometimes, the close families try to sweep it under the rug and pretended that nothing is wrong.

So, having the opportunity to see how good kids can turned into problem young adults, I always take extra care to be there for my own kids. Not placing too much expectations, not demanding perfection, overlook some of their characters which though not the most ideal, but nevertheless, acceptable and just take them for what they are.

Sadly, not every kids and teens get to grow up this way. Many were too pressured. A few turned to alcohol and drugs for acceptance into their peer groups and etc. Well, if their family and loved ones are ready to admit that things have not turned out right, then, they can seek out drug rehab so that remedies can be found.

I think ultimately, one has to love beyond borders and expectations. That will probably make the world a better place.