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<blockquote data-quote="JMom" data-source="post: 763789" data-attributes="member: 19892"><p>Hi Broken,</p><p></p><p>Your story sounds all too familiar, as we all have some variation of the ups and downs of addiction. </p><p></p><p>I say, take this time to heal while he is in treatment. You sound strong, you are doing very well. You are taking all the right steps to hold him accountable and shield yourself from enabling behavior. </p><p></p><p>It’s ok to have hope. There’s a lot of us here whose children have sobered up. We’re still here, some of us need to exhale for a bit to heal our trauma. One thing that gave me comfort was that my son went to rehab more times than I can count, but chose to get sober while on the streets. He was 20. We had cut him off from family until he sobered up. Not as a punishment, just a very strong boundary. </p><p></p><p>When he finally chose sobriety, he said it just wasn’t worth missing his sisters. He wanted to be part of our lives. The part where you were afraid to have hope while this is his first (and hopefully last) rehab, rings true. I remember Jo’s 1st time, the parents went around the circle talking about how many times their kids had been in rehab. I was thinking well I hope once is enough. </p><p></p><p>Once is enough for a lot of people. I say, enjoy your hope! It’s ok to have faith in him. Why torture yourself now? Tomorrow has enough trouble of its own. He needs you to believe in him and be in his corner. </p><p></p><p>Recovery is hard. I don’t think any sobering is a waste of time. They gain skills each day they sober up whether it’s 30-days, 90-days, or years. It is like planting a seed that renews from time to time.</p><p></p><p>You are doing so well. I’m proud of the attitude and love you share. I am praying for a sober outcome and for your comfort. </p><p></p><p>Hugs,</p><p></p><p>Jmom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JMom, post: 763789, member: 19892"] Hi Broken, Your story sounds all too familiar, as we all have some variation of the ups and downs of addiction. I say, take this time to heal while he is in treatment. You sound strong, you are doing very well. You are taking all the right steps to hold him accountable and shield yourself from enabling behavior. It’s ok to have hope. There’s a lot of us here whose children have sobered up. We’re still here, some of us need to exhale for a bit to heal our trauma. One thing that gave me comfort was that my son went to rehab more times than I can count, but chose to get sober while on the streets. He was 20. We had cut him off from family until he sobered up. Not as a punishment, just a very strong boundary. When he finally chose sobriety, he said it just wasn’t worth missing his sisters. He wanted to be part of our lives. The part where you were afraid to have hope while this is his first (and hopefully last) rehab, rings true. I remember Jo’s 1st time, the parents went around the circle talking about how many times their kids had been in rehab. I was thinking well I hope once is enough. Once is enough for a lot of people. I say, enjoy your hope! It’s ok to have faith in him. Why torture yourself now? Tomorrow has enough trouble of its own. He needs you to believe in him and be in his corner. Recovery is hard. I don’t think any sobering is a waste of time. They gain skills each day they sober up whether it’s 30-days, 90-days, or years. It is like planting a seed that renews from time to time. You are doing so well. I’m proud of the attitude and love you share. I am praying for a sober outcome and for your comfort. Hugs, Jmom [/QUOTE]
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