The latest

Things have been so difficult lately. Zach's behavior has been so extreme. He's telling me over and over again that he needs to go to lock up or foster care. He's lying, stealing, and running away. He's breaking my heart. We're going to court Monday morning and most likely, he won't be coming home with me.

I feel terrible that I really want that break from him. He's overwhelming in his defiance. I hope the experience will be a teaching one for him and that he is open to learning it. So far he's shown me just how stubborn he can be.