[theoddz]

Please don't berate yourself. You're like any parent...you do the best you can with what you have when you have had to do it. There comes a time in the life of every young person, when a path must be chosen, and Mike has, quite obviously, chosen a difficult path. This choice is his. You did not make it for him so you should not feel that you have failed him.

Mike will have to live with the consequences of his choices as we all do. Maybe he will learn from this and straighten himself out. Keep loving him, though, and let him know that, even though he makes mistakes, you still love him. Even though you don't support or approve of his behavior, you still support him.

My heart goes out to you as I know you are hurting. My prayers are with you.

Peace.