It’s possible to work on having a closer relationship with your teen or young adult child even while they are struggling with issues

It’s possible to work on having a closer relationship with your teen or young adult child even while they are struggling with issues.

You don’t have to wait until their mental illness is more under control, until they stop using drugs, or until they are making the decisions for their life that you agree with.

Yes it could be easier if your child does all these things. 

But you don’t have to wait. 

In fact, I don’t recommend you wait. 

Because why waste what time you have with them now waiting for something to happen that you have no idea if or when will happen.

Life is precious and so are the moments with your child.

There are ways to enjoy them and improve your connection that don’t depend on them having to be or do things a certain way. 

Let me know if you are struggling with this or if this feels difficult. 

Sending love and light, 

Debbie