I'm So Excited!
I'm So Excited!
I met with RAD's extended program counselor Tuesday. We were in counseling for about 2 hours, and we discussed a lot of important issues (besides addiction). Important enough that the counselor said she'd be doubling up on AD's counseling for the final 2 weeks of her stay.
RAD had an 8 hour pass last weekend, spent with her father, while I was off doing stuff for me. This weekend she has a 24 hour pass, to spend with me, while her father has his weekend of fun and relaxation. Next weekend is supposed to be a "weekend pass", then she has her final week.
Right now, her only plans are to go home and visit her cats, color her hair, and go to her meeting. The county fair is this weekend, maybe she'll want to do that, or maybe she'll just want to relax at home. Whatever she decides to do, I'm just happy to be spending the time with my clean and sober RAD.
I've missed her so much...and I mean I've been missing her long before I knew she was an addict. It'll be nice to have her back, it's nice to look into bright eyes, instead of dull and listless eyes. Her eyes really do look amazingly clear and bright. It's just amazing.
RAD had an 8 hour pass last weekend, spent with her father, while I was off doing stuff for me. This weekend she has a 24 hour pass, to spend with me, while her father has his weekend of fun and relaxation. Next weekend is supposed to be a "weekend pass", then she has her final week.
Right now, her only plans are to go home and visit her cats, color her hair, and go to her meeting. The county fair is this weekend, maybe she'll want to do that, or maybe she'll just want to relax at home. Whatever she decides to do, I'm just happy to be spending the time with my clean and sober RAD.
I've missed her so much...and I mean I've been missing her long before I knew she was an addict. It'll be nice to have her back, it's nice to look into bright eyes, instead of dull and listless eyes. Her eyes really do look amazingly clear and bright. It's just amazing.
So glad to hear it! I was just thinking about you this morning when I realized I hadn't seen anything from you in a couple of days. Hope you and your daughter have a wonderful time!
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I think this is a great way to look at it! You cant spend the time you have with her sober worrying about what "might" happen. As you said, there will always be that worry and chance, but enjoying every day is important. There was a part of me that was actually jealous, is this a normal emotion for others who haven't had a family member willing to get clean?
I think this is a great way to look at it! You cant spend the time you have with her sober worrying about what "might" happen. As you said, there will always be that worry and chance, but enjoying every day is important. There was a part of me that was actually jealous, is this a normal emotion for others who haven't had a family member willing to get clean?
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I'm certainly estatic for you and your daughter!! And your whole family! I just felt a twinge of being envious because I wish my boyfriend could have the same drive and success. I think he is headed down a long road that will eventually lead to death if he doesn't get help soon.
We had a great 24 hours. I brought her home and we dyed her hair (it was in various stages of bleached out, faded pink). She now has nice auburn hair. Then we went to the county fair. It was hot and dusty, but the time together was nice. A friend she has made at the treatment center joined us. I'm sure she just wants to be friends, but I think he wants more. I don't see it happening, though. We left the county fair and went to a mexican restaurant for dinner, then I dropped her off at the NA meeting...picked her up after and we came home and watched tv and chit chatted until 1:30. She wanted to go shopping, but slept in. Her dad took her back to the center before her noon deadline, and I slept off and on the rest of the day. I'm not used to staying up so late.
Overall, a very good 24 hours. Next weekend she gets the entire weekend off, then she checks out Monday. It has been a long two months.
Overall, a very good 24 hours. Next weekend she gets the entire weekend off, then she checks out Monday. It has been a long two months.
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