Update on AS
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Update on AS
saw my son this weekend at the ranch. He seems to be doing really good and it is a nice place (although extremely hard to get to).
he told me on the way down there he fully intended on running and was already planning it. then as they drove past a farm, then woods, then a field, then cows, then a farm, then trees, more cows, etc etc for over an hour he decided that he wasnt getting out of there. my daughter said we'll you could go live in a tree to which he said why not just stay here, at least there's food here.
i actually heard no complaints - he had nice things to say about all the staff and the place was the nicest he's been in. its tucked way back in the woods and is a very peaceful place. he's waiting to get assigned a job there - once he starts working he can earn money (around 80 bucks a week) and they allow them to use that as they want - they just have to order things for them. he's been working in the kitchen even though he doesnt have a job there yet because he likes to cook and he's hoping that if a job comes open there he can get it - i thought that was pretty proactive of him to work without pay for a while.
he's started working on his GED and will be placed soon in a trade program, he decided on welding. he looked and sounded better than he has in a long time. trying to not get my hopes up too much but i'm very pleased with his placement and left there feeling like a load had been lifted from my shoulders. he is in the middle of nowhere but has a lot more freedom as its more of a home environment so they can have a lot of personal possessions that they couldnt in rehab.
he told me on the way down there he fully intended on running and was already planning it. then as they drove past a farm, then woods, then a field, then cows, then a farm, then trees, more cows, etc etc for over an hour he decided that he wasnt getting out of there. my daughter said we'll you could go live in a tree to which he said why not just stay here, at least there's food here.
i actually heard no complaints - he had nice things to say about all the staff and the place was the nicest he's been in. its tucked way back in the woods and is a very peaceful place. he's waiting to get assigned a job there - once he starts working he can earn money (around 80 bucks a week) and they allow them to use that as they want - they just have to order things for them. he's been working in the kitchen even though he doesnt have a job there yet because he likes to cook and he's hoping that if a job comes open there he can get it - i thought that was pretty proactive of him to work without pay for a while.
he's started working on his GED and will be placed soon in a trade program, he decided on welding. he looked and sounded better than he has in a long time. trying to not get my hopes up too much but i'm very pleased with his placement and left there feeling like a load had been lifted from my shoulders. he is in the middle of nowhere but has a lot more freedom as its more of a home environment so they can have a lot of personal possessions that they couldnt in rehab.
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(((Winnie))) - that sounds GREAT!!! I like the idea of him being in the middle of nowhere
I am absolutely amazed that he had no complaints and take that as a sign of progress. I'm glad YOU are feeling better about it. It sounds like a great visit on all counts.
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
I am absolutely amazed that he had no complaints and take that as a sign of progress. I'm glad YOU are feeling better about it. It sounds like a great visit on all counts.Hugs and prayers!
Amy
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I like it when my kid gets out of her addiction for a while.... makes me feel a little like a "normie". Plus, it brings me some peace and time to focus on my own needs for a while. Sounds like a very nice place, and a very safe place for him. Glad he is doing so well. ((hugs))
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I'm glad he is doing well, Winnie, and doing the "do" things to prepare for a better life when he finishes there.
I think we are the only moms in the world who rejoice when our kids get sent to jail or rehab, a normal mother's worst nightmare, I'm sure. We rejoice because we see past whatever got them there and instead feel hope that as bad as things may have been, they can get better. Our kids are not bad people trying to be good, they are sick people trying to get well.
Keeping you both in my prayers, that this time helps the healing that is needed to find healthy lives and then live them to their fullest.
Hugs
I think we are the only moms in the world who rejoice when our kids get sent to jail or rehab, a normal mother's worst nightmare, I'm sure. We rejoice because we see past whatever got them there and instead feel hope that as bad as things may have been, they can get better. Our kids are not bad people trying to be good, they are sick people trying to get well.
Keeping you both in my prayers, that this time helps the healing that is needed to find healthy lives and then live them to their fullest.
Hugs
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Out in the woods sounds good to me! One of my sons was in a place like that and tried to run - and came back because he had no idea where he was.
And it sounds fairly comfortable - not home, of course, but better than most facilities I'm familiar with.
What a journey - for both of you - and hopefully he'll be there for "awhile".
Love in recovery,
Jody Hepler
:praying
And it sounds fairly comfortable - not home, of course, but better than most facilities I'm familiar with.
What a journey - for both of you - and hopefully he'll be there for "awhile".
Love in recovery,
Jody Hepler
:praying
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Winnie,
This place sounds so exciting for him, I think it is just what he needs a place that will not only help with his addiction, but make him feel good about himself. I am so excited for both of you, and my hopes are flying I have a feeling this is going to work. (((Happy hugs)))
This place sounds so exciting for him, I think it is just what he needs a place that will not only help with his addiction, but make him feel good about himself. I am so excited for both of you, and my hopes are flying I have a feeling this is going to work. (((Happy hugs)))
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Winnie, This sounds like a wonderful place for him to be (can't run Yea!!!!!!!!!) Seriously it does sound like a place that he can recover and learn a new way of life. I hope you can now get on with your life...............enjoy your summer.......enjoy time with your daugther.
Hugs,
Chris
Hugs,
Chris
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