Response from a very dear friend. . . .

Dear J. Margaret, Read your story.  I knew parts of it but not all of it. 
You know me, a friend who enjoyed sharing trips to the local fabric store and
helping each other with sewing projects years ago.  The only part of your story
I did not like was when you said you need to forgive yourself for the enabling
you did out of pure love for your son Tim. I believe the bond between a
mother and child is something so strong and the love so unconditional that nothing
a Mom does in effort to help need be forgiven. Your friend, N