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My adult son is a homeless addict and I'm dying inside
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<blockquote data-quote="ColleenB" data-source="post: 714967" data-attributes="member: 19887"><p>I'm so sorry you are a part of this "club" who loves an addict. I don't know if there is anything quite as painful. When someone has cancer or another fatal disease it didn't carry the same shame that addiction and mental illness do. We blame addicts for their disease, and some do not consider it a disease, I am not here to argue that. </p><p></p><p>I guess I'm just trying to let you know that feeling like you do is actually pretty common for those of us here. I often have felt like I was dying inside .... watching my once beautiful son slowly kill himself. </p><p></p><p>I feel like I have had to mourne who he once was, and who I thought he would become. I honestly don't hold dreams for him anymore... I know that sounds terrible but him being alive is all I foucus on anymore. </p><p></p><p>I have found comfort here and support. These parents/loved ones have a lot of wisdom and advice... but mostly they have empathy. And some soothing words and acceptance has helped me a great deal. At my low times I come here to read and sometimes post. </p><p></p><p>This place has been a huge help for me. </p><p></p><p>I hope it is for you also..... hugs</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ColleenB, post: 714967, member: 19887"] I'm so sorry you are a part of this "club" who loves an addict. I don't know if there is anything quite as painful. When someone has cancer or another fatal disease it didn't carry the same shame that addiction and mental illness do. We blame addicts for their disease, and some do not consider it a disease, I am not here to argue that. I guess I'm just trying to let you know that feeling like you do is actually pretty common for those of us here. I often have felt like I was dying inside .... watching my once beautiful son slowly kill himself. I feel like I have had to mourne who he once was, and who I thought he would become. I honestly don't hold dreams for him anymore... I know that sounds terrible but him being alive is all I foucus on anymore. I have found comfort here and support. These parents/loved ones have a lot of wisdom and advice... but mostly they have empathy. And some soothing words and acceptance has helped me a great deal. At my low times I come here to read and sometimes post. This place has been a huge help for me. I hope it is for you also..... hugs [/QUOTE]
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