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To not let my 17 year old back in the home?

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TakeMeToTheUSA · 21/01/2018 10:05

17 year old son has been going off the rails for years, lying, stealing, drug taking, fighting. His father and I broke up when he was 2. I'm now remarried and my husband has really tried with him (for 6 years) but it's all too much. DH has to lock his coat in the cupboard on a night time otherwise his wallet gets raided. DS1 wants a lock in his bedroom door as all his stuff keeps going missing. We have to take the door keys to bed with us on a night otherwise he sneaks his dodgy mates into the house in the early hours. He doesn't work or go to college or do anything other that take drugs.

I have tried to seek help, I've contacted social services, the police, connections, drug support, mental health team - nobody will help me.

Anyway earlier in the week he asked to borrow some change for the bus. I went to my bag where I knew I had some money and it had gone. He denied all knowledge. I questioned myself but deep down I knew he'd taken it.

Anyway it came to a head last night when I went to bed and intuition told me to check my bedside table where I had an envelope containing £100 from my 84 year old grandmother. It was money she was planning to leave me when she died but instead decided to give it out while she's still here so she can seems spend it. It had gone. DS was at his dads at the time so I messaged him asking why he'd taken it and did he realise he'd stolen my inheritance money from my one surviving grandparent? Yes he fucking knew because the envelope said exactly what it was. He just didn't give a shit.

I'm so hurt. I feel like I don't even like him anymore and have told him to not come back here and that he no longer lives here. I've also told his dad what he's done and told him not to bring him back.

I do not want him here anymore. The kid has caused me years of misery and stress and I'm done.

AIBU to simply decide now that he no longer lives here?? I simply cannot cope with him anymore and no fucker will help me so I'm throwing in the towel.

OP posts:
sirlee66 · 22/01/2018 16:32

MissEliza Of course I'm invested. I've read through over 200 messages to the poor OP.

Define invested in: to have given a lot of time and effort to something and care about it very much.

What an earth would make you think that otherwise? Perhaps a dictionary would help you understand?

WellThisIsShit · 22/01/2018 18:27

I hope today has gone well.

I’m kind of glad I did share my experiences of the front line ss lying about resources and help available, but sad as it then happened to you.

The room sounds vile. It’s probably too late but did you get any photos of it? Just in case...

LemonysSnicket · 22/01/2018 18:53

Yes kick him out, maybe tell social services so they can ensure he has somewhere to live as a homeless youth.

But he has brought this on himself. I’ve had a few issues in the past with theft and alcohol... but I would never have stolen from my mum and I managed to make a success of myself. He needs a fucking wake up call ... money and shelter is not free for the rest of his life, does he plan on dossing at your house until you die? No, he’s just not considered that he isn’t fucking owed an easy life. We have to work for a good life.

LemonysSnicket · 22/01/2018 18:54

Oh and they’re technically your responsibility TIL 16 I think, not 18.

LineyS · 22/01/2018 19:05

Anyway, the 17 year old is with his other parent. He is legally with a parent.

Bit of a wake up call to the other parent, no doubt, but all above board.

Mxyzptlk · 22/01/2018 19:44

I'll turn it into a guest room and then either he or one of the other adult kids can use it now and again if they happen to sleep over (such as Christmas!)

Please don't get carried away with a rosy dream of your son suddenly becoming a normal human being who can come into your home and act nicely.
You need a lot of proof that that has happened before you let him back in.

(I'm very much hoping he hasn't sneaked in while you were at work.)

mumof06darlings · 23/01/2018 11:33

Hope all is still ok? This brings back memories to me. It's v v hard but well done so far. His dad really needs to step up like he should have done years ago. Mind yourself 💐

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe2726 · 24/01/2018 11:12

You've been on my mind, TakeMe, I hope that things are starting to settle just a bit for you. That was a hell of an upheaval and I think it will take a while to find a new 'normal' for your family. But you will. Thanks

Hanab · 24/01/2018 17:16

Sending hugs your way ..
Can’t offer any advice that hasn’t been said already ..
praying that your son finds it in himself to make a change and re build trust and relationships 🌷long tough road ahead but stick to your guns poster .. with every hardship comes ease ...

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