Old 11-13-2013, 04:54 PM
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outtolunch
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Your post could have been mine 6 years ago.

I nearly bankrupted myself emotionally, physically and financially trying to save my daughter. I credit this forum with saving my life and sanity. Eventually, I chose to save myself.

Surrendering to the knowledge I had no control, not even influence, over her outcome was by far the most challenging and painful thing I have encountered.

I'll never know all the details. As best as I can figure, everyone my daughter knew who was into heroin had either died or went to prison. I think it was her turning point.

Fast forward to right now, I have a wonderful 3 year old granddaughter and SIL. She/they are self sustaining. She's a wonderful mother. She jokes how I know more about addiction, especially heroin addiction, than she ever did. And she's right.

I am acutely aware that she will always be one lousy decision away from a relapse, no different than I am into my own codependency.

The serenity prayer has been and continues to be my mantra.
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