FreeOwl

My friend about a month ago was pretty much on death's door.

Despite getting him involuntarily brought to help - he was still sharp enough to work the system and get released to his own devices.

He put on a 'show' for a while, demonstrating he was 'OK' and that he was going to miraculously clean up all on his own despite many failed attempts at rehab and dozens of wake-ups in detox.

Latest word is he's falling even further, though he's gone off the radar and it's hard to say what the situation is from a state away.

But a report yesterday; he's looking worse than ever. Even closer to death than the last time.

And still he puts conditions on making any change.

"I want help but I won't go to detox or rehab".

"Yes, I want to clean up.... but I won't go back to the hospital".

"I want this to end, but I'm NOT taking the medication" (that he's been diagnosed as needing).

It's so, SO tragic.... watching helplessly. Waiting for that day, hopefully, he is ready to do WHATEVER IT TAKES.

Praying he doesn't die first.




There is a far better life, folks.... just the other side of willingness.


It doesn't have to be this hell of addiction.

It just doesn't.

REsoberALITY

Prayers for your friend today. Take care FreeOwl.

entropy1964

Its really hard huh? 2 of my friends from treatment have already relapsed. Both seem to be pulling out of it but its still scary. Its not my first experience with this and I watched my dad slowly destroy himself with alcohol. But it still feels terrible. Guess I know how those around me must feel.

Mountainmanbob

It's sad how some will be blinded and not able or willing to step into the Light.

I hope and pray that he wakes up before it's too late.

M-Bob

emme99

Sending prayers for you & your friend.

Julia8

So sad and scary.

August252015

Those words would have- were, by some- been used to describe me. It took....many and much chances and opportunity to get to the point where I finally quit.

I have a friend in a somewhat similar situation as yours; I recently had my first program friend go back out and i don't know where she stands now. It is scary and it is tragic.

Prayers for you and your friend. Only he can make the choice to get well.

MIRecovery

I just hate addiction and the only thing bad about recovery is that we know there is a solution which makes it hurt worse because we know there is not a darn thing we can do. The heart breaking truth is many never find their way.

Prayers going out that you may find peace and that he may find recovery

fgo

Thanks for the update. I was thinking about your original post a couple days ago.
Was hoping for good news. You did what you could FO. Hopefully he reaches out befor its to late.

Mountainmanbob

Talked with my cousin for the first time this morning. He is still dabbling but, almost got him to say yes to going to church with us today. Mountainmanbob

january161992

ive known hundreds? (probably dozens) of people like this over the years

gratitude generating story

thanks

Dee74

Prayers and best wishes for your friend Free Owl.

Purpleskye

It's so hard when we want it for them more than anything in the world, would do anything for them to get it, but after all that it boils down to the fact that they have to truly want it themselves.
Prayers for you both, and anyone affected by their behavior.