Hi everyone. Sadly, I have to report that my son has relapsed after 4 months of sobriety. He was doing so well. I don’t actually even know what happened. I called him since it had been about a week since we had talked, and I got back one of his mean and nasty texts that I was suspicious and judging him and I was a sinner. Those of you who have followed my story know that this is his pattern. I tried to shake it off, but it really hurt even though I know what is going on. He’s spent the last 4 months apologizing for all those times and here we are again. The only thing I know is that his ex-fiance (from 11 years ago) called him which I find very odd. She remarried long ago. I suspect my son called or posted something on her social media and that prompted a call.
It’s so sad because both of his sisters have seen him because he’s been doing so well and it’s been years since they’ve seen him and it went well when he saw each of them. And my youngest daughter even invited him to her kid’s upcoming birthday and he hasn’t seen them for 3+ years.
I’ve been trying to be pragmatic about it and remind myself that this is how it goes, but I’m pretty deflated. Despite his text last night that I am evil, I reached out today and urged him to go to the hospital and get on top of this before he has a seizure. I haven’t told anyone, because everyone has been rooting for him and I just can’t bring myself to say anything in case he can get it together- so I carry it alone except for you all. ❤️