I’m really sorry to hear about your son and his problems with heroin and meth. Most of us have enough to deal with just trying to deal with life with an addict without having to take their children on, when you still have a teenager yourself to raise. It must be hard knowing he is in prison but I can understand why you might see it as being the least worse option. My son has been using heroin for 4 years. Its been a bit of a rollercoaster ride but the more people that I come across on the forum who have a child with heroin problems the more I am realising that this is a long slog and there are no quick fixes.
It’s brilliant that you and the children’s other grandmom are taking care of them, they are lucky to have you. Has your son had any treatment? My son talks to others on the internet but doesn’t got to meetings or seek any help. He doesn’t work at the moment, and used to have a really good job. It’s all very sad and pointless. This forum is really helpful, everyone is so supportive, and it really does help to feel that there are people that really understand what you are going through.
Take care of yourself xxx