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Wow, I don’t like that guy. I’m also suspicious of the insistence of using Don’s study. I don’t trust don and I wouldn’t put it past him to put a recorder in there. I would much rather Robbie got to talk to Walter instead.

Ugh, Mr, Haner is so much different with Oli than he was when Teddy was young, and not in a good way. Most parents mellow out with subsequent children but he really went the other way. He blames Ryder, but that's bull shit. Just because you raised one son really well and he happened to get his heartbroken doesn't mean you need to be a dick and try to raise your other son to be a little more hardened. The world will do that to him, home should always be a place where you feel loved, safe, and accepted. I hope things start to change. Oli really is at such an important age where his relationship with his parents can go either way. I I think Ryder and Oli are good for each other, Oli needs to someone to talk to who actually listens and understands, and it will do Ryder some good to be the strong one in a relationship that helps another person.

Wow! Teddy’s mom really stepped up to the plate at the end. I think it will do his dad good to confront his feelings about Ryder, I hope we get to see the interaction they have. I also think Oliver will be good for Ryder, I think sometimes having someone that you are helping (and I really think Ryder will help oli, even without trying to) can really end up helping you in the end. Also, super glad they are officially giving it another shot!

I wasn’t sure what perspective this chapter would be in, for one of the parents picking up Oliver from Ryder’s room. I’m glad it was oliver’s. It was nice to get a glimpse into his head. I’m glad his family is finally starting to try communicating better with him. 13 is such a hard age, you’re definitely growing up, but there is still a lot of immaturity left. I can see why the parents often think they are protecting him, but I think teddy is right he can handle more than they give him credit for. Also loved, loved, loved, his and Ryder’s interaction. I think Ryder will be good for him. Thanks for another awesome chapter.

That was a nice chapter. It was definitely nice seeing Ryder and Oliver connecting. It will be interesting to see what happens when one of their parents come to pick him if he is still in Ryders room. I'm not sure if I'm hoping its their mom or their dad.

That makes sense, detoxing does often leave people quite figity, irritable, and not very rational.

Thanks for the glimpse inside Ryder’s head. I love that teddy still seems to be able to sense his feelings and reassure him. Also don’t like Nate, love Cait! so I have kind of a nit picky comment/ question and I kind of feel like a douche even saying it but I can’t help myself. How come they keep poking him with needles every time he gets an IV? The whole point of an IV is to get poked once, leave the plastic cathalon inside attached to a tube the can access easily without poking you again. Sorry I know that was incredibly nit picky and I’m sorry! Like I said I can’t help myself lol. Loving this story!

Another awesome chapter! Its nice to see teddy and Oli connecting. What happened to Teddy's parents they definitely seem way more uptight raising Oli than they were raising Teddy, I thought it was the other way around? Lol! Still curious about what is going to happen with Teddy and Ryder, Teddy's resolve does seem to be softening and Ryder does seem remorseful and wants to be in Teddy's life again. IT will be interesting to see Ryder and Teddy as Ryder goes through the psych ward and beyond.

So most of the things I wanted to say about this specific chapter others have already said. What I will say though, is not many stories can keep my attention at 90 chapters, but I still get excited when I see an update on this one. It really is an awesome story, thank you for sharing it with us.

Oh my goodness! No!!!!

I've never looked into that option, I imagine it might be available in the cities with bigger universities? I live near a small city that has a university but it only offers undergrad programs. The nearest university that offers masters and doctoral programs is a couple hours away. That might be an option. I am fortunate that I am in a position that if I really had to I could pay out pf pocket, I don't want to, but it would be possible. I also have a decent health spending account I can access, so I could always get reimbursed that way. I have my own health spending account and since I am also on my husbands benefits I have access to another one as well. I believe there are also places that offer services and charge on a sliding scale based on income, I looked in to that briefly but didn't qualify.

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yup. Hopefully he gets help soon. Good help can make a world of difference. I don't know, some people feel deep shame for mental health issues. I have only recently had my own mental health issues, even prior to this I have always been one to encourage others to seek help, but when I had my own issues it took a lot for me to finally admit it to myself and seek help, because even though I firmly believe that mental illness should be de-stigmatized I still felt a lot of shame.

I agree. Sometimes just being there is a help. He recognizes Liam needs more help than he can give, but he is encouraging but not pushy when trying to get Liam to get help.

It is sad how little coverage mental health receives. I live in Canada where most physical health is covered. You can see a psychiatrist, but the wait lists are long and the only way to get expensive psychiatric care covered is to be an inpatient. My private insurance covers 12 visits a year under an EAP plan and an addition few hundred dollars a year I can pay then be reimbursed. Thats for a psychologist or counsellor.

It is a pretty hard time to be Liam right now! hopefully things turn around for him soon.

I woke up the next morning with Toby still wrapped around me, his arms holding me tight against him. I would have loved to lie around in bed and enjoy this but I had to pee. Extricating myself from his grip was harder than usual, he was holding on tight and seemed to tighten his arms around me every time I tried to move. It was sweet, but still had to pee. I was able to peel him off of me and head to the bathroom. When I was finished my business I went back to the bedroom hoping to crawl into th

Not easy no, it’s often hard to open up and let people in. But amazing when you do and that person is supportive. Thanks for continuing to read and comment!

That’s so true about bottling up emotions, I have been guilty of that before, more than once and it’s really not pleasant. my old therapist would probably make that same suggestion. 🤣

Toby is very sweet, I agree. I’m glad Liam is letting some one in.

Me too! Hopefully things will get better for Liam.

We spent a couple hours at the arcade before Carter ran out of money, we went back to the Bennett's house and played in the pool. He wanted to stay in the pool so I barbecued us lunch so he wouldn’t have to get out and I could keep an eye on him. Dr. Bennett woke and joined us in the yard for lunch before heading back to the hospital. Carter really didn’t want to get out the pool all afternoon, it was a nice day out so I just let him play while I enjoyed the nice weather. 4:30 came around and Mr

My first day at my new job was pretty uneventful. If you can call babysitting an eight year old a job. It was an easy gig and I felt guilty taking Dr. and Mrs. Bennetts money every week, but I was going to need a car, so I happily accepted it. With mom being injured I had pretty constant access to her car and knew it would be hard to give that up, I had some savings already and with the money I would be making this summer I should be able to buy something half decent. Didn’t need to be anything

Ugh, I didn’t think it was possible, but I hate Don even more! I thought he was just a bully and an asshole, but he’s so much worse. He’s an emotionally manipulative bully. Maybe he’ll look the wrong way crossing the street and will get hit by a bus? So while I hate don more, I like Daniel more in the same measure. The banter with he and Nathan was on point, and at the end when he was reassuring Robbie. More sibling like all the time, sometimes fight but always love.

Another great chapter! It's nice to see Zoe and Theo getting along! maybe there will be a triple date in their future, or quadruple if they can find someone to set Anders up with. Speaking of Anders, I like him more and more, he shut down Mason even though he was curious. I hope Mason doesn't try and cause too much trouble for everyone.