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<blockquote data-quote="Tanya M" data-source="post: 747226" data-attributes="member: 18516"><p>He is making a huge assumption here. I'm guessing that you never told him you would come and get him.</p><p>I agree with the others have said in regards to the facility not discharging without some sort of plan in place. Also, he's been there 45 days and in that time I'm sure they counselled him on what to do when he left there. I know that standard is 30 meetings in 30 days. I totally get that he's anxious about being away from the strong structure of the facility he's been staying but if he were really working on staying sober, I would like to think he would be telling you what his plans are for staying sober. </p><p>If he's really committed to staying sober he could stay in a shelter and attend meetings.</p><p></p><p>I learned a long time ago whether my son was coming out of a group home, jail / prison or half way house, to always be cautious of the stories he would tell me. Always call whatever facility it is to verify what he's telling you. I remember one time when my son was being released from prison, he told me that he needed my SS# in order to get a prison ID upon his release. I didn't buy it so I called the prison and was told this is a scam inmates run. My son would have taken my SS# and sold it to get money. ALWAYS be cautious of what you are being told.</p><p></p><p>Helping him out with some clothes purchased from a thrift store is a kind thing to do but I would not give him any money. </p><p></p><p>Let us know how things are going.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tanya M, post: 747226, member: 18516"] He is making a huge assumption here. I'm guessing that you never told him you would come and get him. I agree with the others have said in regards to the facility not discharging without some sort of plan in place. Also, he's been there 45 days and in that time I'm sure they counselled him on what to do when he left there. I know that standard is 30 meetings in 30 days. I totally get that he's anxious about being away from the strong structure of the facility he's been staying but if he were really working on staying sober, I would like to think he would be telling you what his plans are for staying sober. If he's really committed to staying sober he could stay in a shelter and attend meetings. I learned a long time ago whether my son was coming out of a group home, jail / prison or half way house, to always be cautious of the stories he would tell me. Always call whatever facility it is to verify what he's telling you. I remember one time when my son was being released from prison, he told me that he needed my SS# in order to get a prison ID upon his release. I didn't buy it so I called the prison and was told this is a scam inmates run. My son would have taken my SS# and sold it to get money. ALWAYS be cautious of what you are being told. Helping him out with some clothes purchased from a thrift store is a kind thing to do but I would not give him any money. Let us know how things are going. [/QUOTE]
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