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Thanks Elaine,
He is doing a great job in AA! He has been attending a meeting every night since the 11th of Feb. He has gotten a sponser and started working the 12 steps. I do see a difference in him...a spark of hope is back in his eyes.
Thank you very much for your compliment, support, and prayers!
Take care,
Diane
What a scary situation! I know you must be having a difficult time with all of this. My cousin got into trouble with drugs/alcohol a few years ago and has spent the past several in jail (before he even turned 19). He is a good kid but fortunately this has been an ENORMOUS wake up call. Who knows what might have happened if he hadn't gotten in trouble when he did at such a young age. I know my Aunt has struggled with this whole situation but regardless of the $$$ involved it is your child and you love him!!!
No one ever wants to see their kids go thru hard times. I know that you will survive this and be a stronger person when it is over. Just remember that you can get thru this without the crutches of food and alcohol. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. I have seen first hand how hard it is financially and emotionally on a loved one. I just hope that when my cousin gets out of jail he will make it up to my aunt by never going back to that lifestyle (he was dealing acid/pills (large amts) in his area --which is why he got 4+ years jail time for his first offense and refused to turn over his BIG time supplier/dealer where he is from.)
Your son was very lucky to walk away without being significantly harmed. I know he must feel horrible. I hope he continues going to meetings and getting the support he needs.
We are here for you.
Oh my gosh, Diane, what a terrible thing for all of you to go through. I know it's hard when tradegy strikes, but try to look at the good. First, he's alive. Next, his passenger is alive. Third, he's going to AA. You got him out, so he won't lose his insurance. He has you in his corner. These are all plus's. And, you have this group for support. It will help you. Even if you don't post, just reading can help. I know it helps me get through the bad days when I see my daughter in a wheel chair. So keep coming. Take care. You are in my thoughts daily.
Nona
Dear Diane,
My oldest daughter was bulemic and then got on drugs in high school. She went from being a cheerleader to dropping out of school. I couldn't get her to school at all. I remember thinking she might kill me in my sleep. She made life for the whole family terrible. She stole from me. I took her to many different types of places for help, nothing did. Eventually, I went to the state to have her declared unruly. I was numb after awhile...tired of crying and lost hope praying.
She ended up stopping the drugs, went back for her GED, has a good job, married a GREAT guy, and just had a baby. That horrible past seems like it was just a nightmare that is over now.
I know about the stress and worry that won't go away, and the guilt is the worst. I thought she was bulemic because I was fat, because she certainly never had a weight problem.
I already pray for you every day, even before I read this. Sometimes I think it is really hard to pray when things are going so bad so it has always been a relief to me to know that there is someone else praying for me when I am a wreck.
Love never fails.
God bless.
I feel and am comforted by everyones prayers here. Thank you so much for sharing your daughters story, it is very inspiring and gives me hope. Hat's off to you for being such a strong role model in her life, I hope she appreciates you for it. Congrats on the new baby too! Boy or Girl?
Take care,
Diane
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