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Am I expecting too much?
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<blockquote data-quote="ColleenB" data-source="post: 727237" data-attributes="member: 19887"><p>I know for us letting Son come home was natural. He needed our support and this time he seems to be doing well, and has been sober. I honestly see a different person, and even though it is early days, we see real change. </p><p></p><p>I think each case is different and there are no hard and fast rules .... every addict and every family has unique circumstances and to me as long as people are not being abused, giving the addict a safe place to live is ok. The most important thing is keeping the addict accountable but for us it’s also knowing we did eveything we could. I think that looks different for everyone. To be honest , who knows if I could have taken him back years down the road or if he does relapse someday. I can’t predict. I do know we are in a position to help support him emotionally and physically right now and it is working for our family. I will never judge another’s choices in these circumstances and I hope for the same from others. I come here for support, as most of us do. </p><p></p><p>I want nothing more than to be some light for a parent who is hurting and in pain. Please know I have a huge amount of empathy for all</p><p>Of the families here on the boards. </p><p></p><p>RN, I have seen so much growth in you, and trust you will know what is best for your situation. I pray each of us can have the clarity to be present in the moment and fully engaged in our lives. Live for today, and today your son is sober. Yay! That is a celebration! He is safe! That is a huge weight I am sure you have been carrying. Rejoice in his current success and give yourself credit for being the parents he needed... and needs. </p><p></p><p>Hugs dear friend....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ColleenB, post: 727237, member: 19887"] I know for us letting Son come home was natural. He needed our support and this time he seems to be doing well, and has been sober. I honestly see a different person, and even though it is early days, we see real change. I think each case is different and there are no hard and fast rules .... every addict and every family has unique circumstances and to me as long as people are not being abused, giving the addict a safe place to live is ok. The most important thing is keeping the addict accountable but for us it’s also knowing we did eveything we could. I think that looks different for everyone. To be honest , who knows if I could have taken him back years down the road or if he does relapse someday. I can’t predict. I do know we are in a position to help support him emotionally and physically right now and it is working for our family. I will never judge another’s choices in these circumstances and I hope for the same from others. I come here for support, as most of us do. I want nothing more than to be some light for a parent who is hurting and in pain. Please know I have a huge amount of empathy for all Of the families here on the boards. RN, I have seen so much growth in you, and trust you will know what is best for your situation. I pray each of us can have the clarity to be present in the moment and fully engaged in our lives. Live for today, and today your son is sober. Yay! That is a celebration! He is safe! That is a huge weight I am sure you have been carrying. Rejoice in his current success and give yourself credit for being the parents he needed... and needs. Hugs dear friend.... [/QUOTE]
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