Anns, you are such an encourager to everyone. Even physicians get sick sometimes. You have every right to "feel" like a discouraged mom. I really appreciate the moms on this board. Only a mom could know. When my husband talked about how his mother grieved when her youngest child died in a motorcycle accident, I told him that's how I feel watching my son slowing killing himself. Kind of opened his eyes a little.
I wonder how it would be to put all addict children on an island far away with no contact to moms, no drugs, and just roughing it for about five years. Sounds like paradise for all moms. I would ship my son off in a heartbeat.
About the jail thing - when my son was in prison for 3 l/2 years, after the adjustment was made, I found the only peace I've really had in many years. I used to feel guilty about that. NO MORE!
I know you are a strong person, Anns. We love, admire, and respect you. Just know I care very much! Blessings to you and your son. Washbe