Hi Lindyloo,
I feel exactly the same about talking to family members, as you say it would blow their minds.
I do talk to my friends, but they are lucky they don’t have to deal with addiction, and I don’t think people really understand unless they do have to deal with it.
When he’s clean and sober, life is good again, such a dramatic change, and a pleasure to live with.
The drugs and drink completely take over their life and turn them into people that you hardly recognise as belonging to you, which is very hard to see.
I love my Son too, but boy it’s hard work sometimes.
Wishing you all the best and hoping your Son reaches out for help.
Dx