My daughter is 21 and in jail. She will be starting recovery very shortly as she's waiting for a bed to open in a residential treatment program. She got heavily involved in oxycontin and believe it or not, jail has been the best place for her. She was forced to stay clean and recently...let's just say she's started to realize her body is returning to normal. I am thrilled. She sounds more like herself every day.
I want to do everything I possibly can to support her in her recovery effort. This is so painful for me because she was like my little best friend until she was 15 and then turned into a monster alter ego I nicknamed "Fifteena." I miss my kid and look forward to the day she is independently happy, healthy and leading a normal life.
Other moms, dads, relatives, any guidance? This is the first time I've had to deal with this type of thing. (I've never used hard drugs.) I'm not asking for mental health advice or legal advice, just anecdotal experiences - and reasons to remain hopeful and optimistic.
Thoughts?
