Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
Substance Abuse
My son is homeless and on heroin
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Kathy813" data-source="post: 651792" data-attributes="member: 1967"><p>Hi Kim and welcome. I have a 29 year old daughter who is an alcoholic and substance abuser. She has also used heroin so I certainly feel your pain.</p><p></p><p>We sent our Difficult Child (difficult child) to a three month program in another state over two years ago. She did finish the program but has relapsed multiple times since then. The one thing that my husband and I agree on is that she can never come here to live with us again.</p><p></p><p>She lied, stole, and brought illegal drugs into our home. She even overdosed on heroin on our couch. My husband came home from school and found her unresponsive and had to start chest compressions. The EMT''s said if he had come home a couple of minutes later she would have died.</p><p></p><p>That taught us something, though. Letting an addict live at home will not stop them from doing drugs. It just drags us down into their world of chaos caused by drug addiction. It took me two years of therapy to understand that I needed to let her go in order to save my husband and me. </p><p></p><p>Your son has made the choices that got him to the place he is now . . . homeless. He could make other choices like rehab or a sober living facility if he wants to get off the streets.</p><p></p><p>I am glad that you are seeing a counselor. Mine has helped me tremendously. I would also suggest trying out some support groups. Some CD members have really benefited from Alanon, Naranon, and Families Anonymous and others haven't. You never know until you try.</p><p></p><p>Also, keep posting. You will find support and understanding here. We will share our experiences and advice and you can take what you like and leave the rest.</p><p></p><p>One more thing. I heard this saying for the first time when I joined the CD forum. I later heard it used in 12-step family meetings. I find it very comforting.</p><p></p><p>The three C's: You didn't cause this, you can't control it, and you can't cure it.</p><p></p><p>~Kathy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kathy813, post: 651792, member: 1967"] Hi Kim and welcome. I have a 29 year old daughter who is an alcoholic and substance abuser. She has also used heroin so I certainly feel your pain. We sent our Difficult Child (difficult child) to a three month program in another state over two years ago. She did finish the program but has relapsed multiple times since then. The one thing that my husband and I agree on is that she can never come here to live with us again. She lied, stole, and brought illegal drugs into our home. She even overdosed on heroin on our couch. My husband came home from school and found her unresponsive and had to start chest compressions. The EMT''s said if he had come home a couple of minutes later she would have died. That taught us something, though. Letting an addict live at home will not stop them from doing drugs. It just drags us down into their world of chaos caused by drug addiction. It took me two years of therapy to understand that I needed to let her go in order to save my husband and me. Your son has made the choices that got him to the place he is now . . . homeless. He could make other choices like rehab or a sober living facility if he wants to get off the streets. I am glad that you are seeing a counselor. Mine has helped me tremendously. I would also suggest trying out some support groups. Some CD members have really benefited from Alanon, Naranon, and Families Anonymous and others haven't. You never know until you try. Also, keep posting. You will find support and understanding here. We will share our experiences and advice and you can take what you like and leave the rest. One more thing. I heard this saying for the first time when I joined the CD forum. I later heard it used in 12-step family meetings. I find it very comforting. The three C's: You didn't cause this, you can't control it, and you can't cure it. ~Kathy [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
Substance Abuse
My son is homeless and on heroin
Top