Hi @CathyMac,
As if things weren't worriesome enough. Checking in with you is a good thing, means he is still thinking about you and knows you'll be worried. I don't have any words of wisdom unfortunately. We have 5 kids and the eldest gave us a very hard time for a while. He's back on track now but it was hard going. He just about ruined our relationship and our business.
It is so very difficult when you just can't get through to them and they hang around toxic influences on top of that.
They just don't understand the heartbreak and worry when a parent feels helpless to change the situation for their child.
Hopefully he will come home soon once he's had a chance to think and clear his head a bit.
Is there any of the school support team you can contact during the holidays in an emergency? I feel for you lovely. xoxox