Ephchap
Active Member
With so many struggling, it's sometimes difficult to think there might be light at the end of the tunnel. I have lived through it (twice actually, as my son overcame his drugging and then with alcohol) and know how it tears us up inside watching our difficult child's self-destruct. We just want to be able to kiss away their hurt and pain and shake them until they listen and start doing the right thing. Been there.
Today is my son's second year sober anniversary! I left a card out on the counter this morning, knowing he'd read it before he left for work. I just wrote how proud I am of him and how I am truly grateful that for these past two years, I've gotten my loving son back.
I just wanted to share a happy update. Some of you have "known" my difficult child since he was much younger. Some of you don't know him at all (as he's now 27 and so for a very long while, I haven't updated much about him on this forum). I thought hearing about an addict/alcoholic who has overcome so much might help some get through even one more awful moment with their difficult child. Through it all, I never gave up on him and was always hopeful, though to be sure there were times when we had to turn our back on him, ask him to leave, sign him into a psychiatric hospital against his will, and even call the police on him to have him arrested. It's been a long, long road to be sure and, of course, it's never truly over for an addict/alcoholic.
One day at a time. But for today, I'm just elated and so very proud of my son.
Deb
Today is my son's second year sober anniversary! I left a card out on the counter this morning, knowing he'd read it before he left for work. I just wrote how proud I am of him and how I am truly grateful that for these past two years, I've gotten my loving son back.
I just wanted to share a happy update. Some of you have "known" my difficult child since he was much younger. Some of you don't know him at all (as he's now 27 and so for a very long while, I haven't updated much about him on this forum). I thought hearing about an addict/alcoholic who has overcome so much might help some get through even one more awful moment with their difficult child. Through it all, I never gave up on him and was always hopeful, though to be sure there were times when we had to turn our back on him, ask him to leave, sign him into a psychiatric hospital against his will, and even call the police on him to have him arrested. It's been a long, long road to be sure and, of course, it's never truly over for an addict/alcoholic.
One day at a time. But for today, I'm just elated and so very proud of my son.
Deb