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<blockquote data-quote="Ephchap" data-source="post: 550755" data-attributes="member: 27"><p>Hi and welcome. I agree with the others - do not blame yourself. He is an adult and you are not responsible for his drugging, stealing, etc. Those have been his choices.</p><p></p><p>I also worry about this going on in the house with a 3 year old. However, as Kathy said, detaching is tough, and not everyone can do it. </p><p></p><p>Many of us that have been through this, and those currently going through this, totally get it when you say you are hiding out. I used to coccoon. It was like I couldn't force myself out other than work, and that was tough as there always seemed to be turmoil while my son was in the midst of the drugging or drinking. I was ashamed and now that I'm lived through it, realize that there are so many others out there who are going through the same thing. Some handle it differently and hide it better, but it's not that uncommon unfortunately.</p><p></p><p>I agree that talking with others in a support group type setting might be helpful. This board was my lifeline back in the dark days, and is very supportive. It's so great to come here knowing you won't be judged and that others understand and are here for you.</p><p></p><p>Good for you for not bailing your son out. You never know. It might be a wake up call for him.</p><p>Deb</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ephchap, post: 550755, member: 27"] Hi and welcome. I agree with the others - do not blame yourself. He is an adult and you are not responsible for his drugging, stealing, etc. Those have been his choices. I also worry about this going on in the house with a 3 year old. However, as Kathy said, detaching is tough, and not everyone can do it. Many of us that have been through this, and those currently going through this, totally get it when you say you are hiding out. I used to coccoon. It was like I couldn't force myself out other than work, and that was tough as there always seemed to be turmoil while my son was in the midst of the drugging or drinking. I was ashamed and now that I'm lived through it, realize that there are so many others out there who are going through the same thing. Some handle it differently and hide it better, but it's not that uncommon unfortunately. I agree that talking with others in a support group type setting might be helpful. This board was my lifeline back in the dark days, and is very supportive. It's so great to come here knowing you won't be judged and that others understand and are here for you. Good for you for not bailing your son out. You never know. It might be a wake up call for him. Deb [/QUOTE]
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