The article reflects on a parent's journey during a challenging time when their son was arrested for marijuana possession. Initially overwhelmed, the parent struggled with how to support him, wishing to fix the situation but realizing they had no control over the legal outcome. Through therapy, they learned to allow their son to face the consequences while still showing support through love and a letter. This decision marked a significant turning point in their relationship, fostering growth for both parent and child and ultimately leading to a positive outcome in their son's life.
Letting go of control helped both Johnathan and me. It taught me that sometimes the best support is allowing loved ones to face their own consequences.
I realized what I needed to do: I needed to support my son, but he needed to face the consequences on his own. He got himself into this mess, and he was going to get himself out.
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