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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are you divorced? Widowed?[/quote]

I'm widowed. Spouse died suddenly a year ago. DS found him (I was on a business trip). DS has depression and cutting, and spurts of anger. Yes, he needs limits, and I don't want to play chicken with ending his sports team, as it's an important outlet for him and a source of continuity and stability. Having good friendships is a protective factor for suicide prevention. Which yes, also is a concern, when he's really sad.

So we are a work in progress.

I appreciate all the suggestions.[/quote]

I'm so sorry for your loss. That's so much to deal with.

For the rides, have you sat down with your son to understand his conflicts with the au pair? Is it possible that something happened? Or that he developed a crush and is embarrassed?

Is she otherwise a reasonable person? Would an arrangement work for both of them where she is just like a taxi driver and you work out a system of alarms notifications so that he's ready and waiting when the taxi is ready to go? Basically remove as much interaction and emotion as possible.[/quote]

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