Daughter detoxing from heroin
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Thank you again, dollydo. I have been to meetings and do read the blog. I ordered Codependent No More just this morning. I decided not to chase her down with texts and voicemails. I hope she is safe, of course, and it is painful not to know, but I guess I have done all I can.
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Letting go is very difficult. Many of us understand. Maybe if you try to keep the image of daughter in God's loving hands, you will feel more at peace.
I think I kept getting in the way of God's work. I finally surrendered and have lost almost all of my anxiety.
I think I kept getting in the way of God's work. I finally surrendered and have lost almost all of my anxiety.
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"Thank you again, dollydo. I have been to meetings and do read the blog. I ordered Codependent No More just this morning. I decided not to chase her down with texts and voicemails. I hope she is safe, of course, and it is painful not to know, but I guess I have done all I can. "
Yes, you have done all that you can. I am so glad that you are starting to take of yourself.
We care and are here for you...keep sharing.
Yes, you have done all that you can. I am so glad that you are starting to take of yourself.
We care and are here for you...keep sharing.
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Originally Posted by JMFburns 
She is 32 yr. old and has been through rehab 5 times. I think she is old enough to take care of herself and experienced enough to know how to do it. I wouldn't take any action at this time if I were you.
I hope she does start fresh with this move.
My son is 32 yr. old (in a couple days) as well. When I read a post like yours I think "my goodness, that person is old enough to take care of themselves!" yet I must remind myself of the EXACT SAME THING when dealing w/my son. He hasn't matured with his physical age - seems more like 20ish (about the time he started using pot & eventually turned to pills).
I hope she does start fresh with this move.
My son is 32 yr. old (in a couple days) as well. When I read a post like yours I think "my goodness, that person is old enough to take care of themselves!" yet I must remind myself of the EXACT SAME THING when dealing w/my son. He hasn't matured with his physical age - seems more like 20ish (about the time he started using pot & eventually turned to pills).
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Thank you, LMN. It really is a matter of surrendering to God's will. He knows best and I just need to stop getting in the way. I know I will be fine. My heart will heal. I hope someday my daughter will be able to do the right thing, but I don't need to put my life on hold waiting for her. I have found so much information and support in these pages. I am very grateful!
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Another mom checking in late here. My son has been missing 8 years, lost in his addiction somewhere, so I truly know your pain.
I will keep your daughter in my prayers and hope that she finds a better path soon. I will keep you in my prayers also, because it really hurts being a mom sometimes.
Hugs from my heart to yours.
I will keep your daughter in my prayers and hope that she finds a better path soon. I will keep you in my prayers also, because it really hurts being a mom sometimes.
Hugs from my heart to yours.
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Originally Posted by puddinface
JMF you hit the nail right on the head with my son too! He is almost 26 and behaves like he is 14...right around the time he started smoking pot!
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