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Hello and welcome to the SA forum.  If you let your daughter come back and live with you nothing will change.  I found that out the hard way over the past 10 years.


I know it will be very hard but you need to make a statement right here and now.  If she is not interested in recovery then she can not live in your home.  Find out the names and locations of homeless shelters that take women (unfortunately in my area there are a lot more facilities for men) and drop her off at their door.


Be prepared for a scene but you need to stay strong.  Your daughter needs to see what her life will be like if she chooses the life of an addict.


She is young and there is still time for her to change.  I wish I had done this when my difficult child was your age.  Also, find yourself a therapist that can help you set boundaries with your difficult child.  It has helped me tremendously.  I have also found support groups helpful.  While not a big fan of AA, my husband and I have found a Families Anonymous group that is helpful.  Others in the forum really like their AlAnon groups. Of course, this board has been a mainstay in my life for a long time.


The important thing is to find support for yourself that will help you stay strong. Keep posting . .. we are here for you.


~Kathy


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