Originally Posted by
jennchip 
When does the light bulb pop on?
I know that it is hard for parents to realize some truths about thier children. I am a mother too, but come on. Isn't the truth as real as black or white? Right or wrong? One time or hundreds of times? He is an addict with a problem.
Jenn, my son admitted he is an addict. It is real and true; he admits it and so do I.
My concern right now is being able to communicate when it is uncomfortable. I have always had a hard time hurting others' feelings. I have never had to face anything as painful, even childbirth, as dealing with my son's addiction. I have seen his father and siblings cry like babies. I have witnessed his detox and recovery process while in treatment. I understand his pain, now I am trying to handle and deal with my own.
I thank the Good Lord regularly that my son is not married and does not have children. I would hate to see either a wife or children suffer as I have. My deepest pain is seeing how sad and depressed my husband is.