Teenager, On a previous thread I commended you on your return journey and I have also told you that this should be looked at as a learning curve of life as you move into the next stage of adulthood and maturity. I also told you that I have no doubt you will grow into a very mature and level headed adult. Just hang on there and keep reaching out and seeking the support you need. Soon you’ll be on the other end dispensing support and advise following your own experiences.
I seem to pick up that today (?) seems to be a bit of a down day and wonder why. You mention you are not here to tell your story unless someone is interested. I am most interested. I would love to hear what prompted your straying and what or who led you on the return, if you actually know the reasons and answers!
I do not know what action could be taken to prevent teens going off the derech as I do not belive there is any one thing that one can attribute. It could be anything that occurs at a certain moment in the life of a person that sets off the catalyst of events that pushes a teenager down the slope. Nor do I have a magic wand to make it all better and for the pain to go away.
We all realise at some time or another that life is not a fairy tale but an epic journey of discovery and learning and hopefully along the way good will occur.
Again I am sending you my very best wishes and look forward to exchanging many more posts with you – just reach out and post a thread for all of our attention and you’ll see many, many replies all backing you up and pushing you along.