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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 589827" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>Welcome Ton. I'm glad you found us. Your situation is sad, many of us are or have been in your shoes, so we can empathize and offer understanding. You seem to be on the right track, my best advice would be to find support for yourself and the rest of your family. You may also want to copy and paste this post onto the Substance Abuse forum here on this site, those parents are well versed in drugs and alcohol and can really give you specific support for what you are dealing with.</p><p></p><p>Letting go, detachment and ultimately acceptance are a real roller coaster ride. Your best bet would be to get in some group, family anonymous, al anon, or any 12 step group for parents, many here have gained solace and felt compassionate understanding at these groups. It's important to learn ways to make a difference in your own life so you can let go and find your joy and your peace once again. Don't allow yourself to be held hostage by your sons behavior. It is his life, not yours. You deserve to be happy and have peace of mind.</p><p></p><p>I hope you keep posting, it helps to vent and let it out in a place where others really 'get it.' It's a heartache like no other, and yet even though many of us know that, it still becomes imperative for most of us to let go. With all your best efforts as a parent, sometimes they still go off the rails. Hang in there, get yourself some support, build a support system for YOU, keep posting..............I wish you peace and send you hugs..........</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 589827, member: 13542"] Welcome Ton. I'm glad you found us. Your situation is sad, many of us are or have been in your shoes, so we can empathize and offer understanding. You seem to be on the right track, my best advice would be to find support for yourself and the rest of your family. You may also want to copy and paste this post onto the Substance Abuse forum here on this site, those parents are well versed in drugs and alcohol and can really give you specific support for what you are dealing with. Letting go, detachment and ultimately acceptance are a real roller coaster ride. Your best bet would be to get in some group, family anonymous, al anon, or any 12 step group for parents, many here have gained solace and felt compassionate understanding at these groups. It's important to learn ways to make a difference in your own life so you can let go and find your joy and your peace once again. Don't allow yourself to be held hostage by your sons behavior. It is his life, not yours. You deserve to be happy and have peace of mind. I hope you keep posting, it helps to vent and let it out in a place where others really 'get it.' It's a heartache like no other, and yet even though many of us know that, it still becomes imperative for most of us to let go. With all your best efforts as a parent, sometimes they still go off the rails. Hang in there, get yourself some support, build a support system for YOU, keep posting..............I wish you peace and send you hugs.......... [/QUOTE]
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