Mike's "Intervention" wasn't quite like the TV show. We said what we had to say. After hearing the story, even his peers were surprised at how supportive we had been of him.
He had no response. No recognition or acceptance of responsibility. Silence, followed by a mandatory tour. Our conversation later was about how he had to get high because of the way things were in our home (again, shifting responsibility to us) and how he really wanted us to call and bring him stuff.
He wants us to call three times a day. He wants us to bring the rest of his stuff. He wants money. And most of that we'll probably provide. We are not angry and we're not surprised.
But I was surprised that even among the counselors and his peers, there wasn't even a hope train. They basically just pointed out to him that this was his last shot. Nobody offered us hope. I wonder if this is a good or a bad thing.
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