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My daughter Is refusing help/relapses almost immediately
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<blockquote data-quote="RN0441" data-source="post: 760454" data-attributes="member: 15032"><p>Busy</p><p></p><p>You're right, our son wanted to be in good graces with his family and that ended up being the driving force in him bettering himself. Also, unlike my friend's son, he did not get into injecting himself with anything which was a good thing naturally. I think that is because WE did NOT stick our heads in the sand about his drug use while in our HOME. Once he really truly felt the consequences of his actions, it helped, but it took years which I could not believe. He has a very strong personality (like his dad/my husband). He wanted his own way. Nope. Not in MY house!!! Getting angry for me was the best thing I could do. It helped me not to be manipulated by him any longer and see the addiction for what it was.</p><p></p><p>He finally realized that he was better than that and through many rehabs he met a lot of amazing people that had gotten sober. He didn't realize it at the time of course. I met some truly inspiring people during this time also that ran some of the programs he took part in and I don't get impressed easily.</p><p></p><p>My son does still drink alcohol, mainly beer, and while I cannot say he is 100% sober, he is no longer a puppet to his addictive personality. I am happy he has learned to do things in moderation and he realizes that pills are his downfall. He has been on track for 3 years at home and 1.5 years in his final program. He said he has made enough mistakes. Light bulb moment!!</p><p></p><p>As I've learned here, each and every thing they are exposed to in regards to getting sober/on track is a good thing. A seed is planted and nurtured each time. I think it was the cumulation of everything we did and all the experiences he had (both good and bad) that helped him along the way.</p><p></p><p>It is not a quick fix. That is why I always say to really take care of yourself during this time. You're worry will not help them at all. If it did, we'd all gladly do it in excess.</p><p></p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/grouphugg.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":grouphugg:" title="grouphugg :grouphugg:" data-shortname=":grouphugg:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RN0441, post: 760454, member: 15032"] Busy You're right, our son wanted to be in good graces with his family and that ended up being the driving force in him bettering himself. Also, unlike my friend's son, he did not get into injecting himself with anything which was a good thing naturally. I think that is because WE did NOT stick our heads in the sand about his drug use while in our HOME. Once he really truly felt the consequences of his actions, it helped, but it took years which I could not believe. He has a very strong personality (like his dad/my husband). He wanted his own way. Nope. Not in MY house!!! Getting angry for me was the best thing I could do. It helped me not to be manipulated by him any longer and see the addiction for what it was. He finally realized that he was better than that and through many rehabs he met a lot of amazing people that had gotten sober. He didn't realize it at the time of course. I met some truly inspiring people during this time also that ran some of the programs he took part in and I don't get impressed easily. My son does still drink alcohol, mainly beer, and while I cannot say he is 100% sober, he is no longer a puppet to his addictive personality. I am happy he has learned to do things in moderation and he realizes that pills are his downfall. He has been on track for 3 years at home and 1.5 years in his final program. He said he has made enough mistakes. Light bulb moment!! As I've learned here, each and every thing they are exposed to in regards to getting sober/on track is a good thing. A seed is planted and nurtured each time. I think it was the cumulation of everything we did and all the experiences he had (both good and bad) that helped him along the way. It is not a quick fix. That is why I always say to really take care of yourself during this time. You're worry will not help them at all. If it did, we'd all gladly do it in excess. :grouphugg: [/QUOTE]
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