Guess who is living proof ????
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Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calif coast
Posts: 3,167
Guess who is living proof ????
I just returned late last night from a 5 day family workshop at my son's
rehab.
I am happy because my own recovery, through counseling + Al-Anon,
has officially changed me. I act, react and live differently.
I feel the change. It took a lot of time but I know recovery is mine.
I am so proud that I did the work, I kept going back and now, when put to
a test, my behavior is natural and my spiritual awakening evident.
I wanted it for my son, but when I focused on myself, surprisingly,
I got the gift.
My son has been at the rehab for 15 weeks. He is in a process of his own awakening and doing quite well. His treatment ctr. is awesome and MORE than exceeded any expectations I had. He is in good hands.
The young people there (his ctr. is for ages 17-25 and is a one yr program) were all chronic in their addiction and criminal activity. It is amazing to see the transformation in them when sober.
Addiction truly robs it's victims of their humanity, potential and personality.
Today my family is healing. I hope my son makes it. For today he is.
He was very sick with addiction. Today he is working for wellness.
rehab.
I am happy because my own recovery, through counseling + Al-Anon,
has officially changed me. I act, react and live differently.
I feel the change. It took a lot of time but I know recovery is mine.
I am so proud that I did the work, I kept going back and now, when put to
a test, my behavior is natural and my spiritual awakening evident.
I wanted it for my son, but when I focused on myself, surprisingly,
I got the gift.
My son has been at the rehab for 15 weeks. He is in a process of his own awakening and doing quite well. His treatment ctr. is awesome and MORE than exceeded any expectations I had. He is in good hands.
The young people there (his ctr. is for ages 17-25 and is a one yr program) were all chronic in their addiction and criminal activity. It is amazing to see the transformation in them when sober.
Addiction truly robs it's victims of their humanity, potential and personality.
Today my family is healing. I hope my son makes it. For today he is.
He was very sick with addiction. Today he is working for wellness.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: NJ
Posts: 702
Welcome home,
I'm glad things went well for you at the rehab. Your recovery is really showing and that is something to be proud of. I also hope your son gets it. It is such a wonderful thing to see the change in them when they are clean. It is like the one we love is back. I will keep both of you in my prayers for continue strength in your healing.
Hugs
I'm glad things went well for you at the rehab. Your recovery is really showing and that is something to be proud of. I also hope your son gets it. It is such a wonderful thing to see the change in them when they are clean. It is like the one we love is back. I will keep both of you in my prayers for continue strength in your healing.
Hugs
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Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful news, SS. I'm happy for you and happy for your son. Recovery for us Anons is difficult to explain, but you did a great job of putting it into words. We also need to work on healing ourselves, and it sounds to me like you're doing it beautifully.
What a blessing that your visit went well. I hope this is your son's time... but if not, you still have YOUR gift.
Big happy mom hugs
Cats
What a blessing that your visit went well. I hope this is your son's time... but if not, you still have YOUR gift.
Big happy mom hugs
Cats
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 328
Glad things went well - I had two family programs with my addicted sons - and the one in Minnesota truly changed our life as a family - and me as a mother and person.
Even today, 25 years later, I can still remember things. I hated that my sons were addicted, but today I can be grateful - and they are too - for the way of life we have found.
Love in recovery,
Jody Hepler
Even today, 25 years later, I can still remember things. I hated that my sons were addicted, but today I can be grateful - and they are too - for the way of life we have found.
Love in recovery,
Jody Hepler
get it, give it, grow in it
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calif coast
Posts: 3,167
It was easier to work on my own recovery...as soon as I wrote the word easier I had to pause and think abt. the word easier. I think necessary is a better word.
It was necessary to work on my own recovery while my son was mostly estranged due
to his addiction. It really wasn't easy, I just kept at it.
Now I see that my new way of being and thinking work even around my son and my
ex-husband. The family work brings up some of the "Old" stuff with the ex -
Especially since the ex isn't willing to pay a cent of the rehab expenses.
I understand that my ability to move forward, grow, change or contribute has nothing to do with any one else's level of consciousness or willingness.
Wow, that sounds very UNcodependent !!!!
It was necessary to work on my own recovery while my son was mostly estranged due
to his addiction. It really wasn't easy, I just kept at it.
Now I see that my new way of being and thinking work even around my son and my
ex-husband. The family work brings up some of the "Old" stuff with the ex -
Especially since the ex isn't willing to pay a cent of the rehab expenses.
I understand that my ability to move forward, grow, change or contribute has nothing to do with any one else's level of consciousness or willingness.
Wow, that sounds very UNcodependent !!!!
Nature Girl
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: By The Lake
Posts: 60,328
What a wonderful gift you gave yourself the day you decided recovery was for you. And how brightly it shines today.
Your son is in my prayers each day and it warms my heart that he has taken a better path. A one year program is wonderful and it sounds like he is already feeling so much better.
Thank you for sharing both your recoveries with us, it brings hope for anyone who struggles and just shows the rewards are there when you keep working it.\
Hugs
Your son is in my prayers each day and it warms my heart that he has taken a better path. A one year program is wonderful and it sounds like he is already feeling so much better.
Thank you for sharing both your recoveries with us, it brings hope for anyone who struggles and just shows the rewards are there when you keep working it.\
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God's Kid
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 1,820
Nice to hear
Great to read your news.
I've a 13 year old who is going through her own struggles and if it weren't for Al Anon we would not be communicating at all and at the same time I would be trying to live her life for her, or my life through her.
I love hearing how the program works for others, it reminds me the best is yet to come.
Liz
I've a 13 year old who is going through her own struggles and if it weren't for Al Anon we would not be communicating at all and at the same time I would be trying to live her life for her, or my life through her.
I love hearing how the program works for others, it reminds me the best is yet to come.
Liz
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Such a wonderful post...I am so happy for you and for your son! I get all excited when I read of how recovery has impacted someone else in every aspect of her life. I feel it has for me and I want to share that with the world! Of course, most of the world thinks I am nuts, lol.
Perhaps it is time to change your name from Spiritual Seeker to Spiritual Finder?
Perhaps it is time to change your name from Spiritual Seeker to Spiritual Finder?
get it, give it, grow in it
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calif coast
Posts: 3,167
GreeteachDay- I like that, Spiritual Finder
But I will continue to be a seeker for now..there's more to learn, love, discover, find, embrace and realize.
But I will continue to be a seeker for now..there's more to learn, love, discover, find, embrace and realize.
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StrivingToThrive
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(((((SS)))))))
Happy to hear the good news! I was praying the visit went well. That is awesome that you like the place and that he does also.
Here are more prayers for the continued recovery.
this offers hope for so many of us!
Cathy
Happy to hear the good news! I was praying the visit went well. That is awesome that you like the place and that he does also.
Here are more prayers for the continued recovery.
this offers hope for so many of us!
Cathy
get it, give it, grow in it
Thread Starter
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Tomorrow, June 11, is my son's 24th B'day.
Yea, he is in his 15th week at rehab and he has a chance for a rebirth.
I understand that his sobriety B'day is the most important.
But 24 yrs. ago I gave birth.
He has spent the last 5 yrs. trying to kill himself. Now he is learning how to live.
My beautiful boy, I pray for your success this yr. in mtg. this goal.
Yea, he is in his 15th week at rehab and he has a chance for a rebirth.
I understand that his sobriety B'day is the most important.
But 24 yrs. ago I gave birth.
He has spent the last 5 yrs. trying to kill himself. Now he is learning how to live.
My beautiful boy, I pray for your success this yr. in mtg. this goal.
Nature Girl
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: By The Lake
Posts: 60,328
Originally Posted by Spiritual Seeker 
But 24 yrs. ago I gave birth.
He has spent the last 5 yrs. trying to kill himself. Now he is learning how to live.
My beautiful boy, I pray for your success this yr. in mtg. this goal.
He has spent the last 5 yrs. trying to kill himself. Now he is learning how to live.
My beautiful boy, I pray for your success this yr. in mtg. this goal.
Happy birthday prayers for your son.
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