flow just needs a quick moment of pride! :)

[flow4]

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. :) :) :)

Sorry to come to this so late Flow.

I am feeling your joy. I really am.

I wish your son every success.

Hah, thank you Mini and Fig! I'm still feeling pretty chuffed!

I have just found this thread Flow4, and I am so pleased for you and your Ds. So there is light at the end of the tunnel? Hopefully that pinprick of light I saw from my son today could be the start of something good too.

We are spending Saturday together - going to the Stones gig at Hyde park and though he has said it's weird for an 18yr old to do things like that with his mum, he has also said he's looking forward to it too. I have promised no mum dancing!!

All the best for the two of you x

Thanks willo! Hope you have a great time at the Stones gig... No dancing is a BIG ask - do you think you can stick to your promise?!

This post really made me smile well done to him and you! It's so nice to read someone's positive journey .

Thanks hollo. :)

Very good news. Well done DS and well done you. I am finding the teen years the hardest bit so far so it is great to read your happy news. Congrats x

Thanks nick. And yes, I found 15-17 the hardest bit with DS1 by a long, long way...