[lindyloo]

Hi whattodo

Welcome to the forum, I wanted you to know that you are not alone.

Everyone on this forum has a loved one with an addiction. There are also people in recovery offering support and advice. The homepage has support and Icarus trust posts here to.

Read the other threads, particularly the Theresa thread, there’s several of us mums all with sons who have addictions.

I think your son is in denial if he doesn’t think he has an issue. Most addicts won’t admit they have a problem or need help. It’s su h an evil drug which messes with their emotions, runs up debt and destroys lives and families.

It’s difficult as a mum to stand back and watch this. Unfortunately he has to admit he has an addiction and get support. AA and CA have online meetings, they are so supportive of each other.

My 28yr son has had alcohol and cocaine addictions for several years. The alcohol triggers the need for cocaine so he needs to abstain completely. Good news is, he’s over 90 clean. Not gonna lie, its been so, so hard for him, relapses happen, but it can be done. There are several success stories here too.

It’s difficult when there’s MH issues too, I think my son is OCD, everything he does It’s 100 %.

Try not to worry to much, take care of yourself or it will consume you.

Always here to chat

Lx

[debc]

Hi Lindyloo,

So great to see your Son is doing so well, I bet your over the moon, and they are so much better to deal with. It’s a great achievement, long may it continue, so pleased for you.

Honestly reading some of the stories on here makes me so sad and there are so many in the same situation, it’s a cruel world, I really wish I could help everyone, but that’s a distant dream, and it makes you realise that there are other people in much worse situations than ours.

I hope you are keeping well.

Take care.

Dx

[lindyloo]

Hi Debc,

Yes, it’s good to share a bit positivity and hope. I’m so proud, and pleased for him. I know its not been easy. Every day for a recovering addicts is a battle for them – so tough. He has wonderful support from his fellowship guys in the AA and CA groups. I pray every day for everyone here and all people who are affected by addictions. You can only do so much though, except offer words of support and comfort.

How are you doing Deb, and how is your son?

Lx

[whattodo71]

Hi Lindyloo

Thank you for replying I feel very much alone. I will try to find my way around this website and find the thread you recommended.

x

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