Struggling with my teenage son

by Leah
(Moncton NB, Canada)

Hi Sara,
I just had a particularly traumatic morning with my teenage son. He had decided he was not going to school and I of course said that yes he was. He then refused to get dressed and I literally had to drag him into the car. I don't have family support and his father is not involved which I also feel he is angry about. This last year has been an overwhelming struggle for me as he has become more and more distant and rebellious. I also have a three yr old daughter that I am raising on my own and I fear sometimes our arguing between me and her 13 yr old brother will affect her. I pray that things will get better. I guess I am feeling very alone in this struggle and am looking for any advice inspiration that may help.