Originally Posted by Michellewilkes

Just don’t give up. Guilt is one of the things I continue to deal with. But I have to have faith in my “higher power”....otherwise all of this hell would have already killed me. There are so many people on this site going thru the exact same thing; and they are always here to listen and give great advice. Reach out to groups/meetings in your local area. Pray. And give yourself a break. The bond of motherhood is a m!&$@~#%*€•!. It DOES get easier...easier to stop beating yourself up and feeling so guilty.

Once upon a time I was just a regular mom stubbing thru parenthood like everyone else. Then I had to figure out how to be the mom of an addict. Hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. Pray.