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lilmami 01-18-2009 08:39 PM

please help?need some advice
 
Hi my partner went into rehab last week after detoxing for a week.He is a heroin addict had been clean 5 years then used 3 times in two days and decided he needed help.I just want to know as I am not an addict or have never been to rehab so would he like to get mail from me or should I just leave himalone ?I am really missing him and want to support him but also don't want to smother him.Please help?did you find it beneficial to hear from loved ones?

Done_With_It 01-18-2009 11:01 PM


Originally Posted by lilmami (Post 2069326)
Hi my partner went into rehab last week after detoxing for a week.He is a heroin addict had been clean 5 years then used 3 times in two days and decided he needed help.I just want to know as I am not an addict or have never been to rehab so would he like to get mail from me or should I just leave himalone ?I am really missing him and want to support him but also don't want to smother him.Please help?did you find it beneficial to hear from loved ones?

A lot of rehabs will have their own rules about it. Personally I don't think sending a card is smothering, just letting him you know are still there and you
still care. It is nice to have support when you are trying to help yourself.

That's is just how I would feel. : ]

:ghug

lilmami 01-18-2009 11:42 PM

Thanks,I think I would feel the same but I am really confused about it all.Just missing him a lot too:You_Rock_

Done_With_It 01-19-2009 12:34 AM


Originally Posted by lilmami (Post 2069386)
Thanks,I think I would feel the same but I am really confused about it all.Just missing him a lot too:You_Rock_

Yea, addicts can make the world a bit more confusing. lol
Stick around here you will get a lot of support....
and more thoughts soon.

:ghug

Done_With_It 01-19-2009 10:21 AM

How are you doing today? Any better? :)


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