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<blockquote data-quote="RN0441" data-source="post: 727195" data-attributes="member: 15032"><p>So sorry you are going through this. It is all so very very hard. No one knows what it's like to be the mother of an addict until they have to do it and most of us here have been down that road or are still on the road.</p><p></p><p>I would suggest seeing a therapist for yourself that specializes in addiction. That is what I have done rather than going to meetings because that works better for me. I would get depressed hearing others' stories and feel hopeless so focusing on my own situation has been key for me. She also helps me create boundaries for myself and my son.</p><p></p><p>Our young men are on a journey and we are on our own journey. It all takes time and there is no right or wrong or room for criticism. We take one step at a time and sometimes it's in the wrong direction but we correct it and keep moving forward. </p><p></p><p>We support our son when he is doing the right thing and trying to better himself. I guess you could call it positive reinforcement. </p><p></p><p>You have to take care of yourself, your husband and your daughter also.</p><p></p><p>Keep posting and reading here. It really does help because we get it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RN0441, post: 727195, member: 15032"] So sorry you are going through this. It is all so very very hard. No one knows what it's like to be the mother of an addict until they have to do it and most of us here have been down that road or are still on the road. I would suggest seeing a therapist for yourself that specializes in addiction. That is what I have done rather than going to meetings because that works better for me. I would get depressed hearing others' stories and feel hopeless so focusing on my own situation has been key for me. She also helps me create boundaries for myself and my son. Our young men are on a journey and we are on our own journey. It all takes time and there is no right or wrong or room for criticism. We take one step at a time and sometimes it's in the wrong direction but we correct it and keep moving forward. We support our son when he is doing the right thing and trying to better himself. I guess you could call it positive reinforcement. You have to take care of yourself, your husband and your daughter also. Keep posting and reading here. It really does help because we get it. [/QUOTE]
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