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I’m 69 years old and have been dealing with my sons addiction for many years
I’m at the end of my tether now
Feeling exhausted constantly upset and anxious
He lives 160 miles from where I am I having been traveling up and down the country all year
Just trying to keep him working
He is fine when I’m with him doesn’t drink but as soon as I leave he goes on a bender
His health isn’t great he had a hip replacement in February
He stopped taking his pain killers and took to heavy drinking
3 months after the op he got drunk fell down the stairs and displaced the hip and broke his femur
A and e were more worried about his heart rate and breathing and couldn’t operate until he was stable
He was on hospital for 3 weeks due to pneumonia as well as everything else
I don’t want to write a long post
But have so much to say
J
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Hi Joanie, welcome to the forum, this is a great place to vent and seek support and advice from others who are in similar positions.
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m sorry that your son’s addiction is causing anxiety and stress.
My son has alcohol and cocaine addictions and over the years has caused our family a lot of pain and distress.
Thankfully he is in early recovery and doing okay atm.
I usually post on the Theresa thread. There are several of us mums with sons with addictions. Everyone is so understanding and supportive. Just look at the heading ‘share your story ‘ and read the Theresa thread.
The forum has a homepage offering support and advice and also the Icarus trust posts here too. Drugfam has a counselling service too I believe. No need to feel alone in this nightmare.
Please look after yourself Joanie. Confide in a close friend or relative or keep posting here.
Take care,
Lx
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Hi Joanie, you poor thing, no wonder you’re exhausted!
It is exhausting and mentally draining looking after a loved one with addictions. I’m sorry to hear about your health issues with cancer too. I do hope that things will improve for you. It helps to share your story here.
When you log into the website, there are 3 headings – Share your story, Drugs alcohol and mental health, and Bereavement. Your story is on the Drugs and alcohol one. Click onto Share your Story one and scroll down until you see the Theresa thread. I feel that I am amongst friends who are so kind and understanding despite their own difficult circumstances.
Our sons are all at different stages in their addiction but thankfully we can support each other.
I hope you have a nice time in London, a chance to switch off, hopefully you’ll have a lovely birthday.
Try not to worry, the addicts prayer begins: God grant me the courage to accept the things I cannot change….works for us parents too!
I hope your son finds the strength to fight his battle, the AA and CA fellowship groups have been a great support to my son. Hopefully your son will seek support when he is ready.
Sending you hugs, stay strong Joanie.
Lx ❤
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Hi Joanie59, welcome and thank you for sharing. What a totally exhausting and stressful situation for you. As always, Lindyloo has offered strong words of comfort. I regularly sign into the ‘Theresa’ forum as described by Lindyloo; you will be able to navigate with a bit of time. You are not alone, we are supporting each other. I have endured the horrors associated with my son’s addiction (prison/child protection etc (all truly horrible and heartwrenching) ; so many of us have similar stories and experiences that enable us to reach out and support each other. Enjoy your birthday as much as you call. Very important that you take care of yourself. Sending you strength
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