justjo

I just wanted to share some good news. I hadnt seen my eldest son for some weeks and I was starting to panic. (He has had alcohol and drug addiction for 8 yrs) He came over last night for tea and he looked so smart and handsome. He started a fulltime course last week as he wants to help others in 'youth work' who have addictions or probs. So far all is going well, hes busy everyday studying and really enjoying it. He said he hadnt come over because he was so busy. I am so proud of him and I am keeping my fingers crossed.
I just wanted to share.

marle

That sounds absolutely wonderful. Thanks for sharing your good news. Sending prayers that son continues on this positive path. Hugs, Marle

Spiritual Seeker

Great news. I am happy for you and your son. How wonderful that he is making you proud. That he is taking some positive steps.
It is a blessing when we get to witness our addicted sons living a productive life. It seems only When they are trying sobriety can we have a relationship with them.
I know the feeling of panic when we don't hear from them for long stretches.
My son stays away when he is active. He told me the worst case for him is to come around and have me see how he is living. I have repeatedly asked him to check in even then so that I know that he is alive, but when he's full-blown addiction mode, he never does. In his case no news is bad news.

justjo

Thankyou. Spiritual, it is so crushing sometimes, eldest son (I have 3) making these choices for so long and I could never figure it out. I realized the possibilities of why but always encouraged him. I remember a few years ago when we were talking about the whys. He broke down and said to me, all I ever wanted was for you, was to be proud of me. That was my wake up call!
I am proud and always knew his potential, it just took him to realize it.
It was so good to actually listen to him tell me about the course he is doing, so alive and inspired. I am praying it continues and I told him he can come to be and I will support his new direction.

sleepygoat

That's great news!

BigSis

Because I live in today far more than I used to, every day clean is a victory that I can celebrate. Thank you for sharing yours with us.

((hugs))

justjo

I know what you mean bigsis. He called me today and I cried. A step for him each day. I asked him how school was going and he said he loved it, the teachers were ace!! He'd met a girl.
Ohh, how I love it when he's happy.