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flow just needs a quick moment of pride! :)

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flow4 · 17/06/2013 16:50

My DS1 has just had his end of first year BTEC diploma results, and has bagged himself a clutch of passes, one merit and one distinction. :)

Anyone who has read my posts over the last few years will know we've been through a lot, and nine months ago (when he was taking drugs, getting arrested, stealing, being violent towards me and generally being a total arse) I could never have imagined this was possible. And more importantly, I know he couldn't either.

I am so proud of him for getting himself together and working so hard this year. It's really hard to believe it'll last, but I think he might have turned a corner. :) :) :)

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Ineedmorepatience · 17/06/2013 18:04

Wow, well done flows ds and more the point well done flow for not giving up on him. You need a medal Grin and some Flowers

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LineRunner · 17/06/2013 18:07

Nice one, flow. That's great news for you and your DS. Smile

It just shows that things can and do turn around.

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MuchBrighterNow · 17/06/2013 19:15

Grin I am happy for you and your Ds.. Makes me feel more hopeful when I hear such positive news.

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secretscwirrels · 17/06/2013 19:21

Well done FlowDS. Not to mention well done Flow for persevering and never giving up on him Flowers.

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flow4 · 17/06/2013 20:13

Thank you, thank you!

bows, flourishes feather with which you could have knocked me down

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DeathByTray · 17/06/2013 20:15

Thanks well done to you and your DS.

Onwards and upwards !!!

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Fressia · 17/06/2013 20:41

That's amazing , and a inspiration to me to know things can work out ok x

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flow4 · 17/06/2013 20:47

I'm glad Fressia. That's what I wanted. This time last year I was desperate for a bit of hope.

(And ha! That was my school motto Tray!)

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SanityClause · 17/06/2013 21:00

I remember your posts from back then, and I often read your posts, thinking how wise you are.

I'm so pleased he is doing so well.

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herladyship · 17/06/2013 21:04

Thanks lovely news Smile

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flow4 · 17/06/2013 21:13

Thank you herladyship and Sanity. Blush

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mumeeee · 17/06/2013 21:49

Well done to your DS Flow and well done to you

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BackforGood · 18/06/2013 00:07

Well done to Flow's ds, and, as others have said, to Flow for continuing to be there for him. It's great to hear when they pull things round after a tough time. Smile

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piprabbit · 18/06/2013 00:20

I hope you have an hour of pride for every second of stress you have endured. And I hope your DS basks in your pride and continues to flourish.

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flow4 · 18/06/2013 05:24

Thank you mumee, mindful, Back and pip. :)

That's a lovely blessing, pip. I hope so too. 9 months on, I am still suffering from stress-related illness, so the teenage years certainly have taken their toll.

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cory · 18/06/2013 07:57

Oh that is lovely Smile Well done, flowds- and well done, flow. You've hung in there! Flowers

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Ghostsgowoooh · 18/06/2013 08:17

Thats brilliant! Well done flows ds and you for hanging in there and not giving up hope.

You inspire me and your posts give me hope for the future for my family.

All the best and keep going! X

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flow4 · 18/06/2013 08:26

Thanks cory and Ghosts :)

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amumthatcares · 18/06/2013 10:05

That is wonderful news. Well done to both you and your DS!! Flowers

I read your replies too flow and I am struck by how clear, concise, non-judgmental, helpful and always spot on they are!! We know the troubles you have had and this has clearly given you the ability to advise and help so many other people on here. If anyone deserves good news, you do!!

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AnyFucker · 18/06/2013 10:53

Good for you flow and good for your ds !

You have been an inspiration and a comfort for many of us going through the "teenage horrors"

There is light at the end of the tunnel, that is for sure



If you don't mind, I would also like to report that my dd (this time last year complete nightmare ) has just got her end of year results at college and has bagged grades A, B, B for her mid course results Smile

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chocoluvva · 18/06/2013 11:28

What a lovely post Smile

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SuperiorCat · 18/06/2013 12:52

Fantastic

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