Spiritual Seeker

I want to be different this time. My son's alcoholism is progressing rapidly. He is in my home. I was so happy to have him back. But I do know there is not one thing I can do to get him sober, not one. I have tried it all in the past. This time I admit I am powerless. His depression is escalating. Suicide is an option, but I can't let my fears allow me to be a front row spectator for much longer. One by one his dysfuntional addictive behaviors are returning.
I must work hard not to let my own dysfuntional behaviors return in unison.
I know I will need to make some decisions about what I will do and what I will tolerate. Please wish me the strength and courage to make wise decisions.

BayouSelf

Sending some prayers up your way.....

historyteach

(((SS)))

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

I found it best for me to pray for G*D's will. Not easy, but, best for me.

Shalom!

Spiritual Seeker

I have never done this. I will pray for G*D's will.
I don't know what is right for my son. This time I must figure out what is right
for me.

hopeangel

spiritualseeker, i am praying for you in this time. i am praying healing prayers for your son and that you find peace.

as far as decisions, a great thread is in the sticky section now, check it out.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-decision.html

whoops i thought it was there, but it is not so i copied it for you. thanks Lateeda for bringing the thread back into the light and minnie for posting it

Growing

Sending love, care and prayers :praying your way..

Growing

ANGELINA243

:praying Thank you for showing me what my family must have been feeling while I was "active" in my addiction. God bless you and your family.


Staying sober--one day at a time.

CarolD

(+) (+) (+)
Hugs and prayers zinging your way

Blessings to the two of you

denny57

Love and serenity to you and your son.

((()))

Barbara52

You have my prayers also. {hugs}

Wascally Wabbit

Spirit, I feel your anxiety. You are smart and will know what to do at exactly the right time you need to do it.
Just be sure you're taking care of yourself. The stress from the chaos can be overwhelming.
Hugs coming your way...(((Spirit)))

GiveLove

SS,

Many's the time you have shared your wisdom and light with me and with us.

Wishing for that same love and light to show YOU the way you must go.

Love to you
GL

Spiritual Seeker

Thanks for the well wishes; I am feeling the support. I need this today. I am feeling sad.
I am feeling uncertain. I am certain clarity will come. Because my son has been an IV user and lost in the past I have become happy with all his babysteps. But I can not ignore the dysfunction that is going on under my nose. I think I am becoming his most recent option. This is the 1st time I have witnessed Alcoholism's slow but steady march at robbing him of his potential and stealing him away once again.

kermit

Prayers for you both

hbb

many hugs and prayers to you and your family.

Spiritual Seeker

Asking for help/support has never been easy. I am glad I did today. Thanks.
I have never been one to pray. I think I will start.

cece

So saddened and sorry to hear that your son's continuing down this path. Please take care of yourself go to lots of meetings. I know how it feels to have to watch the downfall and not be affected by it. But oyu are strong enough and have the skills to tackle this again. My prayers are with you too.
cathy

Spiritual Seeker

CeCe, that is a good reminder: "You are strong enough and have the skills to tackle this again."

Janitw

Hugs and prayers from here to hunny....