Hi all,
Thank you for sharing your stories with the forum. I’m sorry to hear that your son’s behaviour is causing you so much stress.
I’m the mum of a 29yr son who has alcohol and cocaine addictions. It was living hell from age 14.
A couple of years ago, I found this forum and joined the Theresa thread here. There are several mums with sons with addictions all at different stages in their addiction. Everyone is so supportive and kind and helped me when I felt I couldn’t talk to anyone. Also, the Forum homepage offers advice and support also the Icarus trust posts here too.
Thankfully my son is currently in recovery, 8 months +. Its been a long , hard battle for him and us.
He joined CA and AA groups, through his own choice (it has to be their decision) when he was ready to seek support.
I wanted you to know there is light at the end of the tunnel- but only when they are ready.
He still has his difficult days, but the fellowship are brilliant.
Please look after yourself, and let him know you love him, but hate what this addiction is doing to him and the family.
Keep in touch here
Lx