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    Had to turn son away

    Since last post, I haven't seen or heard from son until today. I so wanted like always wanted to wrap my arms around him and be mom. But I know how this story ends up and I'm tired. Also with covid I must put my safety first. I asked how can I help? He wanted to do laundry and visit and he...
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    Isolating son I am weak but strong

    My son had completed a three month inpatient treatment program. Boy was I proud of him. He came back a new man. He had goals he went to meetings. He is my beautiful son. So I let him come back home. The agreement was only until after the holidays a short three months. He went to meetings...
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    Update... I took advice from many and it worked

    Thank everyone who took the time to share on my post searching for opinions. I was livid, worry, and at the same time desperately wanting to rescue. I called the facility and asked questions which non really could be answered due to he is of age. But I made them aware that I am not an option to...
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    Update... I took advice from many and it worked

    Thank everyone who took the time to share on my post searching for opinions. I was livid, worry, and at the same time desperately wanting to rescue. I called the facility and asked questions which non really could be answered due to he is of age. But I made them aware that I am not an option to...
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    Searching for opinions

    Update son has been in rehab for 45 days he is due to be out this Wednesday. I just received a call from him with him stating his fears and anxiety about being back in the real world. Remember he had lost everything he owns in his car. He told me he only has house shoes on and the clothes on...
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    Court order treatment but I have doubts

    A neighbor finally reported my son sleeping in his car in front of my house. Bound to happen. I recieved a call from son stating he has been in detox and went for a psychiatric evaluation that's over 100 miles away. I asked if its court ordered but he quickly changed the subject. Now hes in a 30 days...
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    His plan failed... same broken record

    I have posted how my son (30) relapse and I kicked him out. So he decided to live in his car parked in front of my house. Well one of my neighbors called the police yesterday. Why didn't I? I am uncertain i just ignored him sleeping in the car as i drove off or walked thru my door. I have no...
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    I am beginning to feel like a cold hearted B!@#%

    I dont know what has came over me? I really dont care anymore what my son J is doing. Drugs or not; warm or cold; hungry or full; shelter or car. I feel terrible like a cold hearted B word! This weekend was really cold here and I know J has been sleeping in his car because he parks the car on...
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    Son has a plan

    Well today is my birthday and my son brought over some flowers very beautiful ones. He seemed to look okay. He told me hes trying to get into a sober living shelter on a work program. But he has to be able to pass a drug test first. He said hes okay sleeping in his car until he is clean. I...
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    The blue in his eyes are no longer

    Well here we go again. For the last two months I had my son back. We did Thanksgiving and he reunited with family. He got a job that he liked and bought a car All was good! This last week in between working and getting ready for Christmas my husband and I both noticed a changed in his behavior...
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    The blue in his eyes are no longer

    Well here we go again. For the last two months I had my son back. We did Thanksgiving and he reunited with family. He got a job that he liked and bought a car All was good! This last week in between working and getting ready for Christmas my husband and I both noticed a changed in his behavior...
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    Update: let the ride begin

    Well son got a job and living in sober house for about 4 weeks and states he has been attending AA meetings weekly. Family coming back together with smiles. Early this AM alarm goes off the dogs barking and there's son sleeping in the backyard. Why oh why oh why?? He claims he and his roommate...
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    A visit from my son

    Recently we installed cameras and had a few episodes of son trying to get inside. One time my youngest son was home and asked him you know your not supposed to be doing that. My youngest informed him there are cameras and we see everything. Next visit he asked if he had any mail. I gave him...
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    I read I find answers and strengths to live life

    Everytime I feel weak and wanting to just let my son in my home I come here. My answers are always on a thread here. I become strong I hold my head high as I read the words of others who are going through the same exact crap as I am! I we deserve a sanctuary our sanity. My son got out of jail...
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    I tried that's the problem

    I'm just tired. Tired of son disrupting my home with all his pointing the fingers. Questioning my husband and I wrongful actions. Son admitting he's done the 12 step program and being locked up and it didn't Work! How's he has kicked addiction. I'm just so tired of it. Saying how we don't love...
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    Update: I've found courage & strength from Parents Emeritus forums

    What a rude awakening it is to get off work to arrive home to unwind the week away, to walk thru the door and hear the T.V up loud. What the heck! There's your 30 y/o addicted, bi-polar son. Who just got out of jail two days prior after being locked up for four months,sitting on the couch not...
  17. J

    Clueless need advice

    My son is an addict of anything that escapes his mind. He's been in jail for 4 months and he is going to be released on the 14th. Prior to his arrest he has broke in my home or shown up at odd hours of the night demanding for me to let him in the house. I feel like he prefers to be high in a...
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    Just fed up!

    My hubby, youngest son and I went out of town for the weekend. When we pulled up in the driveway of our home the window was opened. I was in disbelief that my oldest son would really break into the house? I just knew it wasn't anyone else but him. Sure enough there he was sitting and smoking on...
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    I deserve my Sanctuary

    My husband and I were watching a movie there was the doorbell ringing over and over. We both just sat there not wanting to deal with whomever it was on the other side of the door. Yet we knew exactly who it was, my son. I thought to myself I don't want to do this today so I ignored the rings...
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    Will he ever hit rock bottom

    I had to work this Easter, as I'm pulling into my driveway there sits my missing son on my porch. For months I've been fearing the worse of what ifs. My mind racing with the unimaginable thoughts, my heart filled with guilt. There he sits. I wanted to smile and hug him so tight but I could not...
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