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<blockquote data-quote="luane" data-source="post: 633170" data-attributes="member: 18252"><p>Dear Midwest, Albatross, and Recovering, Thank you for your insight. I agree , who really knows if he was sober, or just pretending for us.</p><p>. We forced him into rehab 3 times when younger for pot. (who knows what else). And you are right about hanging out with friends who aren't sober. That makes perfect sense. Even if you have to be alone, if you truly want to be sober you are not going to waste your time with druggies...I am so glad your daughter quit, and her own too, Midwest. What a wonderful thing. I hope and pray that my son will see the light before he it too old to make something of himself. But, then again, you hear of older people making the change as well. We must never give up hope. My girlfriend, who is very religious, says she sees people completely change that she would never believe it could happen to, through some faith based sober programs. We all are aware of that. I'm not super religious, but that possibility is always out there, Albatross, and perhaps will turn our sons back into the people we used to know. And Recovering, thanks for reminding me of the support idea. Unfortunately, there is no longer an Alanon in my area. There might be something similar ,something about codependency somewhat close. Ill check further. I am starting painting classes at the local college three nights a week, which will help take my mind off my son somewhat. I will also rely on reading these posts, which will be a big help. Every time I read them I find a little bit more strength- the common sense you all share is so wonderful and I so appreciate you taking the time to reply. Take care all of you. Thanks for being there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="luane, post: 633170, member: 18252"] Dear Midwest, Albatross, and Recovering, Thank you for your insight. I agree , who really knows if he was sober, or just pretending for us. . We forced him into rehab 3 times when younger for pot. (who knows what else). And you are right about hanging out with friends who aren't sober. That makes perfect sense. Even if you have to be alone, if you truly want to be sober you are not going to waste your time with druggies...I am so glad your daughter quit, and her own too, Midwest. What a wonderful thing. I hope and pray that my son will see the light before he it too old to make something of himself. But, then again, you hear of older people making the change as well. We must never give up hope. My girlfriend, who is very religious, says she sees people completely change that she would never believe it could happen to, through some faith based sober programs. We all are aware of that. I'm not super religious, but that possibility is always out there, Albatross, and perhaps will turn our sons back into the people we used to know. And Recovering, thanks for reminding me of the support idea. Unfortunately, there is no longer an Alanon in my area. There might be something similar ,something about codependency somewhat close. Ill check further. I am starting painting classes at the local college three nights a week, which will help take my mind off my son somewhat. I will also rely on reading these posts, which will be a big help. Every time I read them I find a little bit more strength- the common sense you all share is so wonderful and I so appreciate you taking the time to reply. Take care all of you. Thanks for being there. [/QUOTE]
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