> Sam and I are working on what ails our family. Cannot let a fucked up teenager win on this one.

very glad to hear that! *hugs to both of you*

and congrats on the name :)

I agree. I am praying for you and Sam and your family and that somehow a solution will be found that will keep you and Sam together.

I've got the dress and your new book packed in a box. I already sealed it and forgot to send you the measurements, so I'll give you those via email or something.

*hug*

Don't let Sean win. Yes, he's a messed-up kid and he's causing a lot of trouble, and he needs some care that you guys may or may not be able to readily provide. But from everything I've seen, problems and all, you and Sam are stronger together than apart. I'd hate to see it end because Sean's acting out his own drama and pain. Besides, I'm pretty sure those boys need you.

You know that if you come up with a plan for Sean and need help implementing it, you have a lot of friends who will do what they can, right?

You sound so much better today. Like, maybe you can actually look into the future. They say, don't make a permanent solution to a temporary problem. I hope you and Sam can come to grips with Sean's behavior and find a way to adequately deal with him without destroying the good thing *you've* got together.

And BTW--Thomas is a great Welsh name. I come from a long, long lines of upstanding Thomases. :-)

We're distantly related to the late great Dylan Thomas, even. :)

My sister has a very Welsh name, but doesn't want her name put online, so I can't tell it to you, dammit! But they used up the PRETTY Welsh girl name on her, so I'm glad they didn't stick with the theme and name me something like Blodwen. :D

Thank God you are working it out. I almost had a heart attack when I read your post the other day. *hugs big time*

I obviously like the name Thomas.

I continue to worry for you.

W00t!