Another Son Lost...
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Another Son Lost...
I just got an email from my dear friend, Christine.
Her two son's are both addicts.
She lost Josh on Friday.
Trevor is back in jail today. He got picked up for driving without a liscense two days ago. He will be out on Tuesday.
Somehow, I'm really glad he's in there right now, even though I know he's sick as a dog....He doesn't have his suboxone. He's in a medical study now, getting antidepressants and suboxone. He was using again, and really messing up again. In jail, even sick, he's alive.
My heart is sick for Chris and her husband. We worked together years ago, and have stayed in touch ever since....
Please say a prayer for the family. They have been through so very much...as I'm sure you all know...
Shalom!
Her two son's are both addicts.
She lost Josh on Friday.
Trevor is back in jail today. He got picked up for driving without a liscense two days ago. He will be out on Tuesday.
Somehow, I'm really glad he's in there right now, even though I know he's sick as a dog....He doesn't have his suboxone. He's in a medical study now, getting antidepressants and suboxone. He was using again, and really messing up again. In jail, even sick, he's alive.
My heart is sick for Chris and her husband. We worked together years ago, and have stayed in touch ever since....
Please say a prayer for the family. They have been through so very much...as I'm sure you all know...
Shalom!
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So sad about Josh. I just hate what addiction does to our young people and their families. It just makes me so angry.
Sorry to hear about Trevor. He did good for a long time and knows what that feels like. He will do good once again.
Take care Teach..............Lo
Sorry to hear about Trevor. He did good for a long time and knows what that feels like. He will do good once again.
Take care Teach..............Lo
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Awwww Teach. Absolutely sending prayers to Chris and her family.
I am so sorry about Trevor, he did seem to be pulling it together. He will also shortly realize that he cannot be in the study as he is messing up their readings.
I am more concerned about you. I know how this must have felt like a real kick in the stomach.
How are you holding up. You of all people know how much we care and we are definitely here.
PM me when if you need to, if you want to or don't want to. I have broad shoulders for you to vent on and I don't give advice unless asked.
Love and lots of hugs,
I am so sorry about Trevor, he did seem to be pulling it together. He will also shortly realize that he cannot be in the study as he is messing up their readings.
I am more concerned about you. I know how this must have felt like a real kick in the stomach.
How are you holding up. You of all people know how much we care and we are definitely here.
PM me when if you need to, if you want to or don't want to. I have broad shoulders for you to vent on and I don't give advice unless asked.
Love and lots of hugs,
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Originally Posted by Lobo 
So sad about Josh. I just hate what addiction does to our young people and their families. It just makes me so angry.
Sending prayers for your friend and her family, you and Trevor.
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i am so sorry to hear about your friends son. drug have taken so mush & so many away from us. i want you to know that they r in my prayers as well as you & trevor are. you too have been through so much. i was hoping that this was his time. don't forget that miracles happen & hopefully this will be another lesson he has to learn. hugs,
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It seems as though we are hearing more and more about this disease taking people lately. Breaks my heart.
I truly hope that Trevor will be locked up for awhile and if possible get help while he is. I was in prison twice when I was using and unfortunately though, there is very little help available.
I was still using when I lost my sister years ago and it only caused me to get deeper into my addiction. I pray, for the sake of this family, that something happens so these parents don't have to bury yet another child.
Heartfelt Prayers are being sent to all concerned.
God Bless,
Judy
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Thank you all, my dear SR family... :ghug
I must admit, when I got the email from Chris, my heart fell to the pit of my stomach. And I sort of lost all consciousness of the moment. I was kind of spinning in unreality. It was rather surreal. I could only think, "O My G*D! NO!"
I felt like that when we lost our sister, Trish, here on SR.
Yes, it was a kick in the stomach.
I haven't felt the anger yet.
My heart and mind are with my friend still. But, I know that it will come. And then, it will pass. And the grieving for a young man who is gone far too soon will then be able to manifest itself.
Josh left a 2 year old, a fiance; a brother; two sisters and his mom and dad. I met them all today at the wake. Chris sent the email to me today. I'm sure she wanted me to be there for her. I was. And we just held each other as she sobbed in my arms....and I tried to comfort her...and told her that I loved her and would be here for her....
Then, I left and cried myself.
I'm not sure why I cried. Or for whom. It was just a release, I guess...
And it's all such a waste.
Josh was clean for a long time, and relapsed. His body couldn't take the amount he used to take. He was a heroin addict. And now, he's dead. And my friend is in the worst possible pain a mother can imagine. And no amount of comfort can ease that pain.
I'm sorry I'm rambling on and on. Thanks for listening.
Shalom!
I must admit, when I got the email from Chris, my heart fell to the pit of my stomach. And I sort of lost all consciousness of the moment. I was kind of spinning in unreality. It was rather surreal. I could only think, "O My G*D! NO!"
I felt like that when we lost our sister, Trish, here on SR.
Yes, it was a kick in the stomach.
I haven't felt the anger yet.
My heart and mind are with my friend still. But, I know that it will come. And then, it will pass. And the grieving for a young man who is gone far too soon will then be able to manifest itself.
Josh left a 2 year old, a fiance; a brother; two sisters and his mom and dad. I met them all today at the wake. Chris sent the email to me today. I'm sure she wanted me to be there for her. I was. And we just held each other as she sobbed in my arms....and I tried to comfort her...and told her that I loved her and would be here for her....
Then, I left and cried myself.
I'm not sure why I cried. Or for whom. It was just a release, I guess...
And it's all such a waste.
Josh was clean for a long time, and relapsed. His body couldn't take the amount he used to take. He was a heroin addict. And now, he's dead. And my friend is in the worst possible pain a mother can imagine. And no amount of comfort can ease that pain.
I'm sorry I'm rambling on and on. Thanks for listening.
Shalom!
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(((teach)))
I'm so sorry this has happened. For me, every time I hear of another death due to this disease, it always hits me in my stomach... It's too close. Stay strong teach, prayers going out for your friends, and for you and your son. This is one of those times when I so wish I could find the right words to say...
I'm so sorry this has happened. For me, every time I hear of another death due to this disease, it always hits me in my stomach... It's too close. Stay strong teach, prayers going out for your friends, and for you and your son. This is one of those times when I so wish I could find the right words to say...
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