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How to be a parent to an addict that is 32 yrs old???
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<blockquote data-quote="Kathy813" data-source="post: 685247" data-attributes="member: 1967"><p>It takes a long time before an addict can start feeling empathy for others. Addicts are self-centered and completely self-absorbed and they have to learn new behavior after they stop using. There is a term "dry drunk" where substance abusers keep the old addict behaviors even after they get sober. That is why therapy is very important in recovery to learn the new behaviors that go along with sobriety.</p><p></p><p>My daughter is just now starting to show growth in that area. You will know by his actions rather than words. In the meantime, I wouldn't push him on this. At some point in his therapy, the therapist will want you to share your feelings about his addiction and how it has affected you but I think it is too early right now.</p><p></p><p>~Kathy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kathy813, post: 685247, member: 1967"] It takes a long time before an addict can start feeling empathy for others. Addicts are self-centered and completely self-absorbed and they have to learn new behavior after they stop using. There is a term "dry drunk" where substance abusers keep the old addict behaviors even after they get sober. That is why therapy is very important in recovery to learn the new behaviors that go along with sobriety. My daughter is just now starting to show growth in that area. You will know by his actions rather than words. In the meantime, I wouldn't push him on this. At some point in his therapy, the therapist will want you to share your feelings about his addiction and how it has affected you but I think it is too early right now. ~Kathy [/QUOTE]
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