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Hi Charliedug, welcome to the forum. Everyone here has a loved one who has addictions and also some people in recovery offering support.
Thank you for sharing your story, yet another family affected by the nightmare of addiction.
If you click above to ‘share your story ‘ and read the Theresa thread, there are several of us mums with sons with addictions and every one is so helpful and supportive. You can talk freely knowing you won’t be judged, and we’re all pretty much on the same boat.
My son is 28yrs and has cocaine and alcohol addictions. He’s been hard work since he was about 14.
We have been where you are, he’s currently in early recovery but doing well thankfully atm.
He reached out to us for support two years ago, up to his eyes in debt, dealers looking for him, in bad health, about to lose his job ,flat everything. He contacted AA and CA groups, went to meetings, met a sponsor and a good support network through these groups.
He has relapsed several times, but this is normal.
Nothing will change unless your son wants to change. It begins and ends with his choices.
In the meantime, let him know you love him, but you’re not here to pay off his mounting debt.
Find time for yourself, confide in a close friend or post here. The adfam homepage offer advice and support as does the Icarus trust who post here.
Take care of yourself Charliedug, this addiction problem can consume you as much as it consumes them.
Sending hugs ❤
Lx
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Hi,
So sorry to read your post. What you are going through with your son’s addiction must be very hard for you. I’m glad that you have found this really supportive forum which I hope will help you. If you would like more support for yourself please contact us at Icarus Trust. we are a charity that provides support for people in your situation who are having to deal with addiction in their family. We have specially trained and experienced people called Family Friends. One of them would talk with you if you get in touch and maybe you would feel less scared and find a way forward.
You can contact Icarus Trust on help@icarustrust.org or visit our website http://www.icarustrust.org
All the best.
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