Thank you Nona, by the way... you look great! I am trying to hold onto all the positives in this situation...it's hard, but I know in the end it is exactly what god had planned all along. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as well..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

Thank you Kim. Things just have to get better, I believe this and pray for it. I have began to take care of myself a little better...I started working out again to get rid of this damn depression. It's helping and my appetite is coming back. Thank you for your prayers! Diane

Sherry, you are absolutely right about addiction being hereditary. I have an alcoholic father, brother, grandmother, and lots of aunts and cousins on both sides of the family. I've kept my children far fom them while growing up, but sadly I battled (for years) with alcoholism. Though I am sober now (7yrs) I still battle with the guilt that is a constant factor in my parenting skills. You are right about therapy too, I planned on calling this Monday. Thank you! Diane