My X is giving our 16 yr old beer
So, last night my 16 year old and I had a 2 hour long cry session and heart to heart. Apparently, his father is giving him beer and my son was quite upset about the fact that he has been drinking. He told me that his father is dumping on him emotionally and that he (my son) hates his family, wants to live with another family, wants another life, wanted to commit suicide a few months ago, etc.
There was a TON more to what we talked about. Suffice it to say: he is hurting and stressed and hates spending so much time with his dad. I'm ticked off about the 'let's invite our teenage son to drink with me' crap, honestly.
So, ds and I agreed that he is going back to counseling and that he will at least give Al Anon a try even though he's not into trying AlaTeen. I left a message for his old counselor who helped ds with some anxiety issues a few years ago.
There is so much more but I just needed to vent and get a grip right now. I hate alcoholism.....nuff said.