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<blockquote data-quote="toughlovin" data-source="post: 495589"><p>I am glad you went to a meeting last night. My first meeting wasn't what I expected either. Was it a parents meeting? I don't know how it would be going to a regular meeting but I have found the parents meeting to be so helpful... just knowing other parents who know exactly what my experiences are... and who can even help me laugh at how ridiculous we are at trying to control the drug use. So meeting other parents is really helpful.... I just think it is different having a spouse or friend as an alcoholic than a child. </p><p></p><p>I have to say I don't think I would be where I am today without alanon. My son would still be where he is (which is yesterday he was kicked out his 2nd sober house and he is probably homeless out of state right now) but I would be a complete blubbering mess and puddle of tears and obsession. My husband and daughter would be dealing with my puddle of emotions whch didn't use to do us any good. I am still emotional, still feeling worried and sad but it is not interefering with the rest of my life the way it used to. And that is the key being able to go on with our lives... and to even enjoy them.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there... we are there with you.</p><p></p><p>TL</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="toughlovin, post: 495589"] I am glad you went to a meeting last night. My first meeting wasn't what I expected either. Was it a parents meeting? I don't know how it would be going to a regular meeting but I have found the parents meeting to be so helpful... just knowing other parents who know exactly what my experiences are... and who can even help me laugh at how ridiculous we are at trying to control the drug use. So meeting other parents is really helpful.... I just think it is different having a spouse or friend as an alcoholic than a child. I have to say I don't think I would be where I am today without alanon. My son would still be where he is (which is yesterday he was kicked out his 2nd sober house and he is probably homeless out of state right now) but I would be a complete blubbering mess and puddle of tears and obsession. My husband and daughter would be dealing with my puddle of emotions whch didn't use to do us any good. I am still emotional, still feeling worried and sad but it is not interefering with the rest of my life the way it used to. And that is the key being able to go on with our lives... and to even enjoy them. Hang in there... we are there with you. TL [/QUOTE]
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