Hi Ann, I am so sorry to read your story….it’s hard. Frustrating,annoying and extremely frightening..I know because my son was the same…after 4 years I told my son not to contact me until he made better changes…that meant getting real help! He had no real place to go just like your son,but as hard as it was I just couldn’t cope anymore…so my son went to a drug and alcohol centre, was assigned a counsellor, went to the Job centre, got himself a job and then rang me…that was. Early five months ago, and yes he has relapsed, 3 times, but after each time he’s got back on the recovery road. It’s not easy, he fights it every day, and has even got support from his doctor, and has also been assigned a psych Counsellor. Them more people supporting him, the better his chances..I have been there every step of the way, BUT it was ultimately down to him. I’m in s couple of support groups, have read everything I can get my hands on to try to understand this terrible illness….you need just as much support as he does, but the biggest thing is remain strong…perhaps encourage him to seek professional help, because the brick wall will come, and it’s at these times he will really need it……I cannot believe that for this moment in time my son has returned. To the caring, happy, loving son……but I know that can change in a minute . Only you know if it’s right taking him back, but making it too easy for him isn’t the answer..massive well done to your son for taking g the first positive steps of becoming drug free..hugs Hunni, here checking in most weeks if you need to chat xxxx
