Hi, I’m single Mum to a 15 yr old boy. His dad lives near by but my son won’t have anything to do with him citing a bad relationship with him. His father tries to control how I parent and gets very angry with me if I choose to do things in a way that feels right to me. My son has been in and out of trouble and I’m very scared for his future trajectory, it’s just one thing after another. I have no support, no extended family, and his father blames me for everything that goes wrong if I can’t prove I’ve done things his way. My son has lived exclusively with me for the past 2 years through his own choice. Whilst my relationship with my son is not too bad, he can be disrespectful and at times intimidating. I just want what’s best for him and I’m scared I’m getting everything wrong, He has been diagnosed adhd and he sees a psychologist and paediatrician but nothing seems to be helping very much. I am trying my hardest and parent compassionately, although it’s getting harder to discipline him. With the pressure on top of this from his Dad, everything is up to me and I’m exhausted and overwhelmed. It is relentless and I just need someone to talk to, Is anyone else in a similar situation? Thanks ... View more