Hi Saviornomore, so glad you have started your thread. What a long journey we all have been on. I wonder about my two, have had issues from young teen on, not as rough as your sons, but looking back their choices make me think that something else is underlying the addiction.
Reading through your post I see that you have battled for your son and done the best you could to try to help him. Challenges from three on, God bless you dear, that is rough.
I also rely on prayer to help me cope. The issues with my daughters are way more than I could ever handle.
Despite the challenges and choices our beloved adult children make, I do believe we are meant to live the best we can. It is a testimony to the kids that they can live well, too.
Some have written that they feel guilty if they are doing well when their kids are not. I went through a time of feeling that it was not possible to lift myself up while my girls were out their floundering. Then I realized that my going down simultaneously with them does not do anyone any good.
You are strong SNM. Keep the faith and keep taking good care of yourself. The end of the story has not been yet written for your son. He is young yet. My eldest is 37, I still hope for her to walk a different path.
Thank you for posting, your presence of mind and strength is inspiring. Stay with us and keep sharing. You have helped me be a little braver today, with your example and your story.
(((Hugs)))
leafy
