My 17 year old son has been missing since last night. We've had trouble with him in the past year with drinking and marijuana, and he's been in counseling. But the past few months he's been clean. We know this because we have him randomly tested. His grades improved, his personality improved.
Last night he got drunk with a friend and they vandalized a car. He called us this morning on his cell phone, and said he was lost in some woods, then the battery went dead. I know he's terrified of the trouble he's going to be in.
I'm not excusing his behavior. He will have to pay the consequences when he comes home. But he does have a suspected anxiety disorder and when something goes wrong, he panics.
The police went looking for him, my husband is looking for him, our friends are looking for him. I'm waiting by the phone. After two hours, the police called off their search saying that if he knows they're looking it will chase him away even more. How in the heck is he supposed to know they aren't looking for him??????
It's cold and raining out and he's only wearing a t-shirt and jeans. I only hope he finds shelter.
I'm not even sure why I posted this here. I just know that in the past you've all given your prayers and best wishes to others.
I have never been so lost or so scared in my life.
((((((cyberkat)))))) My prayers are with you and your family today. Don't apologize for posting your worries about your son here. Supporting one another here at Allnurses is a good thing for all of us. I think it makes this site a more cohesive site when people come and share, while others let them know how much we care, don't you? :kiss
((((((cyberkat)))))) My prayers are with you and your family today. Don't apologize for posting your worries about your son here. Supporting one another here at Allnurses is a good thing for all of us. I think it makes this site a more cohesive site when people come and share, while others let them know how much we care, don't you? :kiss
I am praying now and will continue to pray. PLEASE KEEP US POSTED!!!!!!!!!!!! You must be so scared. I think he is just trying to avoid the police, so I am sure he will come back when he is less frightened. Try to remain calm, and remember that we all are praying and wishing the best for you and your family.
I am praying now and will continue to pray. PLEASE KEEP US POSTED!!!!!!!!!!!! You must be so scared. I think he is just trying to avoid the police, so I am sure he will come back when he is less frightened. Try to remain calm, and remember that we all are praying and wishing the best for you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear of your situation......I am sure your son is someplace warm and dry...Teenagers are more adaptable than we give them credit for!!!I hope all works out for you ...You need to be calm so you can deal with the next round of decisions..Prays to you..Godspeed to your son.
I am so sorry to hear of your situation......I am sure your son is someplace warm and dry...Teenagers are more adaptable than we give them credit for!!!I hope all works out for you ...You need to be calm so you can deal with the next round of decisions..Prays to you..Godspeed to your son.
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((((((cyberkat)))))) My prayers are with you and your family today. Don't apologize for posting your worries about your son here. Supporting one another here at Allnurses is a good thing for all of us. I think it makes this site a more cohesive site when people come and share, while others let them know how much we care, don't you? :kiss