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<blockquote data-quote="ColleenB" data-source="post: 712837" data-attributes="member: 19887"><p>Dropped him off. I didnt go in with him as he needs to do this himself. Came home and crawled into bed. I am exhausted. </p><p></p><p>I know the next few days/weeks will be rough for him and it breaks my heart but I also feel a little tiny bit of hope that this is the beginning of a new journey for him. I know he could need this more than once, that relapse is common.... but the fact he is finally seeking treatment is huge. </p><p></p><p>He confessed some scary stuff to me this am. And made me promise not to ever tell anybody, and to never remind him. It was like he was in confessional and I was his priest. I am still trying to process it all. One of his last comments was "I can't believe I come from a home like this and I ended up like this" He has a lot of shame. I told him we don't feel ashamed of him,and that we will never turn our backs on him. </p><p></p><p>I did tell him he needs to be honest with us from now on if he hopes to find real recovery. </p><p></p><p>I am going back to work tomorrow. I just spoke to my principal and he assured me to take my time, and if I have to work a 1/2 day here and there to take it. I'm so blessed to have good supports in my life. </p><p></p><p>I don't know what is next. It's his journey and he needs to take control. I will try to be supportive and step back now. I am hoping my husband and I can heal some too. I called my counsellor to set up an appointment for me. </p><p></p><p>Time to take a breath.......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ColleenB, post: 712837, member: 19887"] Dropped him off. I didnt go in with him as he needs to do this himself. Came home and crawled into bed. I am exhausted. I know the next few days/weeks will be rough for him and it breaks my heart but I also feel a little tiny bit of hope that this is the beginning of a new journey for him. I know he could need this more than once, that relapse is common.... but the fact he is finally seeking treatment is huge. He confessed some scary stuff to me this am. And made me promise not to ever tell anybody, and to never remind him. It was like he was in confessional and I was his priest. I am still trying to process it all. One of his last comments was "I can't believe I come from a home like this and I ended up like this" He has a lot of shame. I told him we don't feel ashamed of him,and that we will never turn our backs on him. I did tell him he needs to be honest with us from now on if he hopes to find real recovery. I am going back to work tomorrow. I just spoke to my principal and he assured me to take my time, and if I have to work a 1/2 day here and there to take it. I'm so blessed to have good supports in my life. I don't know what is next. It's his journey and he needs to take control. I will try to be supportive and step back now. I am hoping my husband and I can heal some too. I called my counsellor to set up an appointment for me. Time to take a breath....... [/QUOTE]
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