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<blockquote data-quote="Nandina" data-source="post: 762554" data-attributes="member: 23742"><p>Dear RN,</p><p></p><p>I am so sorry to hear this about your son and I am sad along with you. Your son has had so many successes—successfully completing the 13 month treatment program, going to college, making the dean’s list, getting and keeping a job, and maintaining sobriety for several years.</p><p></p><p>He is obviously a very capable young man and even in the midst of his addiction, seems to have the strength to turn things around. I’m wondering if a support group such as AA or NA would help him stay on the path, perhaps with a sponsor to help during times when he is vulnerable.</p><p></p><p>But in any event, I firmly believe you and your husband are doing what is necessary to help your son begin to accept responsibility for his actions and to grow up. I’m sure it is a rude awakening for him but sometimes that’s what it takes to open their eyes. It’s good to hear that he already has a job lined up. Good for him. He is resilient for sure.</p><p></p><p>Best wishes to you on your move back to Chicago. It has to be difficult, all these changes at once, but I know you‘ve been around here long enough to know how to practice good self-care. I hope that having good friends and family close by will give you the extra support that you need during this difficult time. Hugs to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nandina, post: 762554, member: 23742"] Dear RN, I am so sorry to hear this about your son and I am sad along with you. Your son has had so many successes—successfully completing the 13 month treatment program, going to college, making the dean’s list, getting and keeping a job, and maintaining sobriety for several years. He is obviously a very capable young man and even in the midst of his addiction, seems to have the strength to turn things around. I’m wondering if a support group such as AA or NA would help him stay on the path, perhaps with a sponsor to help during times when he is vulnerable. But in any event, I firmly believe you and your husband are doing what is necessary to help your son begin to accept responsibility for his actions and to grow up. I’m sure it is a rude awakening for him but sometimes that’s what it takes to open their eyes. It’s good to hear that he already has a job lined up. Good for him. He is resilient for sure. Best wishes to you on your move back to Chicago. It has to be difficult, all these changes at once, but I know you‘ve been around here long enough to know how to practice good self-care. I hope that having good friends and family close by will give you the extra support that you need during this difficult time. Hugs to you. [/QUOTE]
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