Hi to all the mums on this thread
Many of you have advised me to read it
It made me cry and also laugh in a few places
I too have a adult alcoholic son
And can relate to so much of this
Sometimes it’s not the despair its the hope that things will get better
That makes things even harder to handle
That is a quote from a film John Cleeves was in
My son is 49 and has been at various stages of drinking since he was 16
He joined the navy and all it did was teach him to drink
Even today I think that naval crew have a rum ration but now it’s larger
Now after 2 failed relationships
Its me that has the burden of caring for him
Its hell it’s ruining my life and my relationship with my partner of 36 years
Trying to get help is like walking through treacle
He’s two and bit weeks out of a serious bender
Which made him so unwell
We are now at the “I’m Sorry Stage “
I’ve been staying with him while hes recovering
Leaving my home friends and family
To put up with this nonsense
We are going back to my home for Christmas
He won’t drink while I’m with him
It’s like a hostage situation
But I’m hopeful again that this time he will be ok he is on antidepressants stomach pills
And diazepam to take the edge off
And has had 2 counseling sessions
I’ve contacted drugfam to get help for myself
All I can do now is prey we are off the merry go round
I so admire you brave mums
Fighting to protect your sons
Hope we can all have some peace
Joanie ????