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I honestly haven't Neil.But I'm very rare.
That said, the problem with pot is that people use it as a gateway drug and move on to bigger things with it.
so is alcohol and its far more damaging then potI honestly haven't Neil.But I'm very rare.
That said, the problem with pot is that people use it as a gateway drug and move on to bigger things with it.
I'd almost call anyone under the age of 60 a liar if they said they never smoked a joint (at least in Canada)
Harrison.
(1) Please sit down with your Dad before he offers his choices to your brother. Ask him to completely explain why he too is leaving at the expense of your Mom and you. I get the Dad thing about wanting to hover over your brother, but my gut tells me there is more to the story and at your age you deserve a complete explanation. If your Dad doesn't offer anything more, please take it at face value. If there is something more to his leaving too, you will eventually be told.
(2) Do the same with your Mom. You need both sides of the story. And once corroborated, remember that your Mom needs your shoulder to lean on too. You both can provide each other mutual support. If their stories do happen to differ than ask for an explanation. Try not to be emotional if at all possible.
(3) Once the confrontation occurs, do something that is likely VERY out of the ordinary for you. Hug and kiss your brother and tell him you love him unconditionally. He's more scared than you, your Mom and your Dad. Unfortunately the only way he is going to express that is via anger because he is a young man and cornered. Don't take personal offense to his reaction to you nor to your parents.
(4) Promise yourself that you will not drink nor do drugs (Yes, Pb... even pot). Doing any of them will cause you to lose money with nothing to show for it, may destroy relationships, may affect your health or worst case ruin your life. Sounds like your family may have some genetic disposition to addiction. Don't give that gene a chance. Sober is normal. High is not.
Hang in there, buddy. I am always available via PM.
am a little late on commenting to this tragedy, hey pard what is the fascination with your bro smoking pot anyway ? peer pressure, too much expectations from Dad especially and Mom ? simply put if this firm has their act together this could be the best thing for your bro if he does not feel loved or has tremendous trust issues with the parents or any grown-up he may just "spill the beans here" and that can be a good thing.
Matt has it on the spot, tell your bro you luv him unconditionally and of course to make it all go it is his decision of course, no-one can change that. Pose and be deliberate in asking questions of the your parents if they refuse to answer well then ............... remember to ask in love, the response may not be received the same way so be patient and expecting.
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Well pot can be dealt with easier. I don't like the pot because its lead to things like Oxycontin and that sort of stuff. He thinks that its 'ok' to do that stuff.