I am so glad that this time has gone well - and you have stored up some precious memories. Over the years with my AS, that's what kept me going. To have had the time to enjoy him, love him and have him be there for you. To be grateful for each hour, because some folks never get that.
When they leave again, back to the life that pulls them - it is always hard. But I had to allow him to do what he needed to do - until he had enough. His mother, me, had enough 20 years earlier!
And now, Kevin celebrated a year end of July - first in more than 20 years - and he calls regularly, helps me and is everything I could ever wish for in a son. Will it last - I hope so. But I cherish every phone call and every hour together.
Love in recovery,
Jody Hepler
