Trust doesn’t come easily to me, and my step-son’s actions have added to that struggle. I’ve caught him using vapes over eight times, with the last two incidents involving a THC vape. Lately, his behavior has been peculiar. He rarely goes outside, yet recently, he stepped out, repeatedly checked the mailbox on a Sunday (when no mail is delivered), and walked down the road. Oddly, during his walk, a white SUV drove by slowly, turned around, and passed by again—this time with the window rolled down.
I shared my concerns with his father, highlighting how unusual this all seemed. However, instead of acknowledging my perspective, he sided with his son. He accused me of imagining things and being overly emotional, even expressing worry about how I’d handle situations in his absence. I assured him that I was merely bringing my observations to his attention, not confronting his son about today’s strange behavior.
Thoughts?