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<blockquote data-quote="Nandina" data-source="post: 758521" data-attributes="member: 23742"><p>Hi Trying, I’m glad you answered Busy that you do read the posts because I had the same concerns as she did and that she so so eloquently expressed. Thank you for responding. I hope that more of a “dialogue” can be established so we know where you’re at, so to speak.</p><p></p><p>One piece I get from one of your last posts is that you said not a single person understands what it’s like to have an addicted child. I have felt the same way and it is devastating—wondering if I’m going to be judged for being a bad mom...or knowing that my child is suffering and what if something bad happens to him, will I ever forgive myself? How can letting go of my child be good for him or me? It is a lonely existence having these thoughts in isolation and no one who shares the experience of dealing with a substance-addicted child to understand or encourage you. Most of us on this site have experienced similar thoughts.</p><p></p><p>But having read previous posts, I know you have been referred to Al Anon and I saw that you attended a meeting. I’m not sure if that was your first time or if you even liked it, but I do know that it is a place where literally everybody in the room “knows what it’s like.” In my opinion, just having relatable people to talk to and perhaps to become friends with takes some of the weight off.</p><p></p><p>How did you find the experience at Al Anon? Would you consider going back? I think having the companionship of those with similar experiences would be a huge plus for you right now. Of course if Al Anon is not your thing, there are other options. The point is, try and find someone, somewhere, who understands addiction and can help you through the steps necessary to disengage from your son so that he can at some point face his addiction and heal in his own time. And you can begin to heal as well.</p><p></p><p>And of course, please keep posting here. We want to hear from you.</p><p></p><p>Many hugs and prayers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nandina, post: 758521, member: 23742"] Hi Trying, I’m glad you answered Busy that you do read the posts because I had the same concerns as she did and that she so so eloquently expressed. Thank you for responding. I hope that more of a “dialogue” can be established so we know where you’re at, so to speak. One piece I get from one of your last posts is that you said not a single person understands what it’s like to have an addicted child. I have felt the same way and it is devastating—wondering if I’m going to be judged for being a bad mom...or knowing that my child is suffering and what if something bad happens to him, will I ever forgive myself? How can letting go of my child be good for him or me? It is a lonely existence having these thoughts in isolation and no one who shares the experience of dealing with a substance-addicted child to understand or encourage you. Most of us on this site have experienced similar thoughts. But having read previous posts, I know you have been referred to Al Anon and I saw that you attended a meeting. I’m not sure if that was your first time or if you even liked it, but I do know that it is a place where literally everybody in the room “knows what it’s like.” In my opinion, just having relatable people to talk to and perhaps to become friends with takes some of the weight off. How did you find the experience at Al Anon? Would you consider going back? I think having the companionship of those with similar experiences would be a huge plus for you right now. Of course if Al Anon is not your thing, there are other options. The point is, try and find someone, somewhere, who understands addiction and can help you through the steps necessary to disengage from your son so that he can at some point face his addiction and heal in his own time. And you can begin to heal as well. And of course, please keep posting here. We want to hear from you. Many hugs and prayers. [/QUOTE]
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