You are so right, Cathy. I can see where position in the age ladder of my children makes a difference, too. How I wish it could all be more simple.

I'll explore your website. Your book looks like something that could help me. I'm supposed to be taking my addicted daughter (I have written a lot about her) to a rehab facility tomorrow after almost 3 months of medical care. However, there are a few ends to tie up that involve some professionals that are neglecting their duties. I pray they get it together before the end of this day because I will refuse to go get her and the nursing home will have to keep her. I refuse to bring her home with me.

I would forgo the drug addict child if I could win the love and confidence of my other 3. I seriously feel that way after all these years of her actions hurting my relationships with all my family. Or, me allowing it.