It is all a process... none of us dealing with addiction in our kids starts out strong! People who havent been through it will talk a good game, but when you are faced with it it is really really hard to be strong and do the things we end up having to do. So dont beat yourself up for the past denial etc etc. It is what it is, it was what it was. You can only move forward from today.
Find a good parent group such as alanon. I know this has been a big help to me and is one of the things that has given me a lot of strength.
And given the precious things he has taken from you I do think you should call the police. Let them decide what they are going to do about charges, but the police know the pawn shops etc and they might be able to help you get your rings back.
And really jail might be what your son needs at this point. It certainly is a convincing point to an addict to get into treatment. The courts, as flawed as they are, can sometimes help.
But most of all get your house back so that you can enjoy being home. The best thing about my son not living at home is that I enjoy being home.... I used to wait for Monday morning just to get out of the house! No more now I hate Monday mornings!
And it is much better living in a home where you dont have to lock up your keys, valuables and medications!!!! I remember the days when we slept with our car keys under our pillow.... one main reason we would not want our son living back with us.
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