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<blockquote data-quote="PamjO" data-source="post: 553820" data-attributes="member: 15114"><p>I not only need a life jacket, but a life ring, enflatable boat, etc. After a very brief outpatient rehab try (during which he was still using drugs), my son was admitted to residential inpatient rehab last week. The detox is complete, he is continuing in the program and will remain an inpatient for at least 30 days (longer if resources are available). He entered the program willingly and has not asked to come home or told me he is OK now. Although I am finding some peace knowing that he is getting the help he needs, I now realize the profound effect his drug addicition has had on me. I cannot get past the fear I feel when I walk through my front door (even though he is not there); I still do a quick inventory of the few belongings I still have in the home with some resale value; I still search for signs of drug use in my home; I still don't let my purse out of my sight; I still check my bank account balances every day (usually more than once) - the list is endless. I have been attending Al-Anon meetings, but I cannot get past the fear I have...and how I will ever be able to trust again. I feel so guilty because I don't know how I can ever live in the same house with my son again - even if he successfully completes the rehab program. How do you pick-up the pieces?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PamjO, post: 553820, member: 15114"] I not only need a life jacket, but a life ring, enflatable boat, etc. After a very brief outpatient rehab try (during which he was still using drugs), my son was admitted to residential inpatient rehab last week. The detox is complete, he is continuing in the program and will remain an inpatient for at least 30 days (longer if resources are available). He entered the program willingly and has not asked to come home or told me he is OK now. Although I am finding some peace knowing that he is getting the help he needs, I now realize the profound effect his drug addicition has had on me. I cannot get past the fear I feel when I walk through my front door (even though he is not there); I still do a quick inventory of the few belongings I still have in the home with some resale value; I still search for signs of drug use in my home; I still don't let my purse out of my sight; I still check my bank account balances every day (usually more than once) - the list is endless. I have been attending Al-Anon meetings, but I cannot get past the fear I have...and how I will ever be able to trust again. I feel so guilty because I don't know how I can ever live in the same house with my son again - even if he successfully completes the rehab program. How do you pick-up the pieces? [/QUOTE]
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