Thank you for your kind words. I felt exhausted and defeated yesterday but a bit stronger today, whatever my son was using seems to have finally run out. I just feel that in our family things have been said between my son and partner that can’t be unsaid, I just don’t know where we go from here. I really wish he would go to rehab I think it would help him so much, but he has his own ideas about getting off and is going to have to reach this conclusion in his own time.
Bump – I am really happy that your son is making progress in rehab and that you have this time to recharge a little. At least if he’s agreed to go to rehab he is trying to address it, that must give you hope.
Februarymarie – that must have been so frightening, especially when there is no sign of your son wanting to stop at the moment. I know that we have to find a way of living with this and trying to find some joy but like you, I don’t know how you do that. Its crushing to watch your child doing so much damage to themselves.
Deb C – I am sorry to hear about your mum, you need time and space to grieve. I hope your son gets back on track, its lovely when you come home and they are up and about and doing things to help out, especially when its not followed by a request for cash – sorry I’m becoming cynical 🙂
Joanie – I keep thinking about you and your situation, I hope your son is continuing to get stronger and is getting back into his work. I hope you managed to get your hair done and hopefully go home for a few days. I’ve thought a lot about this, probably because I think this is what I will have to do. Maybe the deal should be that you tell him there is no point you continuing with this if he isn’t able to manage for a couple of days without you, and then maybe try and lengthen the visits. You can’t do this indefinitely, its no life.
Lindy – I also cried when I read your message, thank you for the encouragement. Your son is doing so well, and that does continue to give us all hope.
Thinking and praying for all of us xxx