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<blockquote data-quote="PatriotsGirl" data-source="post: 451718"><p>(((HUGS))) I remember how hard this was and still is. You have just taken a step to helping your daughter. Please be prepared, also, for her not to accept that help. </p><p></p><p>I Googled and called many, many places. We have insurance and she is still on ours, so it was a little easier. But there are programs funded by churches, etc. You really have to search for them. </p><p></p><p>I do know that Massachusetts has several free programs. My brother took advantage and has been clean for several years now. There must be a lot in California, too. I think a couple of our members are there and mentioned it was a great place to seek help. </p><p></p><p>I also contacted the tv show, Intervention. They were VERY interested in my difficult child. At the time, I thought my difficult child had taken off to California so I told them we would have to revisit when she returned. But, my husband does not want anything to do with broadcasting our problems on tv, though, and we opted to pay for rehab if she decided to take it. </p><p></p><p>It is up to you whether you want to file a police report on what she stole from you. My difficult child never stole cash, credit cards, or anything like that. She stole from us, but it would be silly little items that you wouldn't normally care about. </p><p></p><p>The most important thing for you to do right now is remain strong. Do NOT falter because your heart is breaking. I know all too well how easy it would be to do, but it would end up doing more damage to her in the end. Life has to get uncomfortable for her. Very uncomfortable. And you need to be prepared that while you and I would be ready, it may take much more for her. My difficult child still isn't ready. Still hasn't hit bottom and it has been over six months. She has gone through a cold winter and a hot summer - has to call people all night every night to find a place to sleep and yet, still not uncomfortable enough. Blows my mind!!! </p><p></p><p>Seek an Alanon group - it will be a source of great strength for you right now.......and keep coming here for support!! We are here for you!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PatriotsGirl, post: 451718"] (((HUGS))) I remember how hard this was and still is. You have just taken a step to helping your daughter. Please be prepared, also, for her not to accept that help. I Googled and called many, many places. We have insurance and she is still on ours, so it was a little easier. But there are programs funded by churches, etc. You really have to search for them. I do know that Massachusetts has several free programs. My brother took advantage and has been clean for several years now. There must be a lot in California, too. I think a couple of our members are there and mentioned it was a great place to seek help. I also contacted the tv show, Intervention. They were VERY interested in my difficult child. At the time, I thought my difficult child had taken off to California so I told them we would have to revisit when she returned. But, my husband does not want anything to do with broadcasting our problems on tv, though, and we opted to pay for rehab if she decided to take it. It is up to you whether you want to file a police report on what she stole from you. My difficult child never stole cash, credit cards, or anything like that. She stole from us, but it would be silly little items that you wouldn't normally care about. The most important thing for you to do right now is remain strong. Do NOT falter because your heart is breaking. I know all too well how easy it would be to do, but it would end up doing more damage to her in the end. Life has to get uncomfortable for her. Very uncomfortable. And you need to be prepared that while you and I would be ready, it may take much more for her. My difficult child still isn't ready. Still hasn't hit bottom and it has been over six months. She has gone through a cold winter and a hot summer - has to call people all night every night to find a place to sleep and yet, still not uncomfortable enough. Blows my mind!!! Seek an Alanon group - it will be a source of great strength for you right now.......and keep coming here for support!! We are here for you!! [/QUOTE]
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