He's 25, a brilliant young engineer, doing great in his life, still single. A great young adult. Unfortunately, our relationship was destroyed when he was 14. He made bad mistakes, joined bad crowds. One day he drank, joined them in something stupid and illegal. I said he wasn't worth my respect and trust, besides other hard words. He got a harsh punishment that lasted for 6 months, until I though I could trust him again. He turned into a great boy that made us proud but neve got over that. He got into a deep depression and had to go to therapy. He gt out of it but since them has avoided me. Though he agrees he messed up and nede dcorrection, it's his firm opinion that no parent should ever say to a kid what I said. I tried to make up but never apologized, think he needed that words and punishment to wake up. Today I'm in a difficult situation, need his help, he can, but I don't know if he will. How do I ask for his help? What do I say? Should I apologize? We haven't talked for a year
2007-10-23
11:35:59
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