AquaBlue- Here's an official Welcome from another Mom, now that you have
made yourself known.
My home is in CA too.
In my county there are 8 different al-anon mtg. just for parents. I've gone to the
one in my city for several yrs. Working the 12 steps of al-anon with other parents, along with the couple of fabulous friends I have made from the group has been the silver lining. You may want to check out al-anon meeting listings and emphasis for your
county online and give it a try if you haven't already done so.
My son is 24 and in his 3rd rehab He's been there as inpatient
for almost 8 mos. and is doing well. Yea !!
Know that things change.
My son has been prodded by me ea. time he's gone to rehab. because he was unable to make this decision without intervention.
I've gone stretches with distance between us and stepped in when his addiction progressed to a dangerous point.
I have hope and I have faith that my son will find a better way.
I also have my own program of recovery and have learned to keep my focus
where it belongs.
May your son finds a way to live his life w/o drugs and alcohol.
May you find a way to live with the joy you deserve no matter what your son is doing.
Please stick around to share your experience, strength, and hope.