Just an update for those who remember me
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Good Morning, All. I am constantly overwhelmed by the warmth and understanding I receive here. Thank you so much.
I just got off the phone with him a minute ago and says he's going to make some calls today to see about rehab again. This will be rehab #8...or maybe #9. Who knows...but the glimmer of hope shines ever so faintly. Your prayers and good thoughts must be working and are much appreciated.
I just got off the phone with him a minute ago and says he's going to make some calls today to see about rehab again. This will be rehab #8...or maybe #9. Who knows...but the glimmer of hope shines ever so faintly. Your prayers and good thoughts must be working and are much appreciated.
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Originally Posted by tjp613 
My son is 23 now and has been addicted to heroin for 2 years (and other things before that). It seems like an eternity. I'm 90% detached but we still check in with each other about once a week. He's homeless, penniless, and feeling pretty hopeless. He never asks for anything, he just likes to here his mother's voice sometimes. I stopped giving advice long ago, I only remind him that he is loved and tell him I hope he chooses a better life soon.
We live in the south so the weather is still mild--for now. I know I will be filled with anxiety in the months to come, but I'll be OK. I just put it up on a shelf and try not to be consumed by it. Of course, the dark heaviness on my heart never really goes away and when I let my mind "go there" I feel like it won't be long now....
I don't post here much anymore or even read...... it's just too hard. But I always pray every day for all the addicts and their familes who suffer, and most of all my friends here on SR.
God Bless and take care.
We live in the south so the weather is still mild--for now. I know I will be filled with anxiety in the months to come, but I'll be OK. I just put it up on a shelf and try not to be consumed by it. Of course, the dark heaviness on my heart never really goes away and when I let my mind "go there" I feel like it won't be long now....
I don't post here much anymore or even read...... it's just too hard. But I always pray every day for all the addicts and their familes who suffer, and most of all my friends here on SR.
God Bless and take care.
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Such good news to hear this morning tjp! I hope he follows through with calling the rehabs. What a gift that would be for both of you...going through the holidays knowing next year could be so different for him. This will be the third Thanksgiving/Christmas we won't see our son. He's been in county jail the last two and this one...well...he will be invited but won't show up. He says he's "too ashamed" to be around family right now. I pray he gives himself the gift of sobriety soon. What a blessing that would be. Keep us posted!
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Hey there tjp. I've missed you. It is so hard to watch them struggle......we love our sons. They don't want to be addicts. Keep taking care of you and know that you and your dear son are in the prayers of so many.
Sometimes we need to take a little break from SR....and that's ok. Just know that you are not alone and will be embraced with warm (and gentle) hugs whenever you need them.
Hugs to you my friend
ke
Sometimes we need to take a little break from SR....and that's ok. Just know that you are not alone and will be embraced with warm (and gentle) hugs whenever you need them.
Hugs to you my friend
ke
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I remember you 
And I'm so glad you dropped by here & let us know how things are.
We can never walk another's path for them, & it's hard to watch loved ones - especially our children - walk a dangerous road. I wish for peace & a functional life for you & your son, & for all of us & our loved ones.
And I'm so glad you dropped by here & let us know how things are. We can never walk another's path for them, & it's hard to watch loved ones - especially our children - walk a dangerous road. I wish for peace & a functional life for you & your son, & for all of us & our loved ones.
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