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<blockquote data-quote="4now" data-source="post: 673626" data-attributes="member: 17356"><p>Thanks for your words. I have been in counseling and off and on with Alanon, but sometimes the constant bombardment just wears me down. I grew up the child of an alcoholic father and manic depressive mother, have 2 adult children who are addicts with mental health issues and sometimes I get overwhelmed. On a positive note I have another child who has a family with grandchildren I adore and my husband of over 25 years who is so loving and supportive. I usually am more upbeat, but somehow the holidays make it harder to deal with all of the craziness. I think my problem is that I can't imagine d.c.s life I would never want to be homeless, but with him it is a choice. I'm sure he doesn't like the rules, he thinks he's better than the rules. And, you can't go in drinking or high, so there is that. I just get terrified the he will die from his addiction. Which is something my counselor said could happen with addiction. I know it's progressive but it is beyond my control. I have been keeping busy with sewing a quilt for my grandkids for Christmas and decorating for Christmas, but I had just talked with him this morning and he can really take me for a spin if I'm not carful with my emotions. Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom and support. There are many of us parents on this journey, unfortunately. I will say my prayers tonight asking for a peaceful heart.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="4now, post: 673626, member: 17356"] Thanks for your words. I have been in counseling and off and on with Alanon, but sometimes the constant bombardment just wears me down. I grew up the child of an alcoholic father and manic depressive mother, have 2 adult children who are addicts with mental health issues and sometimes I get overwhelmed. On a positive note I have another child who has a family with grandchildren I adore and my husband of over 25 years who is so loving and supportive. I usually am more upbeat, but somehow the holidays make it harder to deal with all of the craziness. I think my problem is that I can't imagine d.c.s life I would never want to be homeless, but with him it is a choice. I'm sure he doesn't like the rules, he thinks he's better than the rules. And, you can't go in drinking or high, so there is that. I just get terrified the he will die from his addiction. Which is something my counselor said could happen with addiction. I know it's progressive but it is beyond my control. I have been keeping busy with sewing a quilt for my grandkids for Christmas and decorating for Christmas, but I had just talked with him this morning and he can really take me for a spin if I'm not carful with my emotions. Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom and support. There are many of us parents on this journey, unfortunately. I will say my prayers tonight asking for a peaceful heart. [/QUOTE]
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