Again I am very sorry you are going through this with your godson. It’s a very emotional place they bring us to and it’s not fair. We tend to feel the guilt far more then they do and it’s their behavior that brings these situations about.
I am glad you spoke with the counselor and were able to gain the truth about why he left and what it is he is still running away from.
I hope you continue to post and may I suggest you read all there is to read on here about detaching with love.