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Dear SoCopasetic,
How said it is to hear your story.
This young man fought hard against the odds to better his life and was on his way until this horrible accident. He was not a "bad" person because he took pills. It is sad, however, that the addiction that so overwhelmed his parents carried its legacy on his his life.
You and your daughter can feel proud that you welcomed him into your lives without judgment. I am sure if he could he would say "thank you".
No words can take the pain away right now. Allowing your daughter to feel what she needs to is the only option. I am glad that you allowing her time to ease back into life. Maybe you and she can check out a Nar-Anon meeting.
I hope that you will encourage her to read the posts here. So many of us have lost (or are about to lose) someone because of addiction.
My own situation is one in which I am waiting for the phone call telling me my sister has died. She is an end-stage alcoholic with many, many medical complications. She refuses all substance abuse treatment and is routinely brought to ICU by ambulance only to check herself out as soon as possible to resume drinking. Her doctors have said she has very little time left.
I don't know what is worse - losing someone unexpectedly, or waiting for the inevitable to happen.
Just know that I, and others here, can relate to your pain and care very much. I hope you and your daughter continue to post.
:praying Luka 3
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