tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644974106128239775.post9138897382538194099..comments2024-01-26T03:02:18.654-08:00Comments on An Addict In Our Son’s Bedroom: FreedomDad and Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204246139693620329noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644974106128239775.post-18345772088381456272011-05-31T17:23:48.190-07:002011-05-31T17:23:48.190-07:00Great news!
Susan MayberryGreat news! <br />Susan MayberryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644974106128239775.post-42310775440134470392011-05-30T23:24:18.969-07:002011-05-30T23:24:18.969-07:00I heard someone say once that if jail were a succe...I heard someone say once that if jail were a successful treatment for addiction, then the US would have the most efficient treatment system in the world. <br /><br />I am moved every time I read your blog; it's written honestly and simply but very powerfully. Thanks.PeaPodhttp://www.bingeinking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644974106128239775.post-47463078757811992722011-05-28T04:55:13.665-07:002011-05-28T04:55:13.665-07:00I love how your serenity shines through in this po...I love how your serenity shines through in this post. You have an absolute right to be proud of your son. Those who have not been affected by the disease of addiction/alcoholism don't have a clue that the person who is using probably hates his use more than those of us who watch him destroy the true person inside. My husband is a recovering alcohol; but he is much more than that. He is a wonderfully caring human being. I am ashamed to say that there was a brief period in time that I forgot that.Average_Jo_lenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990138029873235026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644974106128239775.post-32001597697305592012011-05-27T22:56:41.115-07:002011-05-27T22:56:41.115-07:00Parents of Addicts have their own language which n...Parents of Addicts have their own language which no one can understand unless you are one. Just like we can't understand addicts. I never thought I would wish my son to go to jail - or rehab, or pray that the Police will find something on him so they can take him in. I don't believe jail helps addicts but I believe when they are ready it may be a good time for them to be away from the other addicts they are familiar with. They have a lot of time to reflect on what got them there. And with all our addicts, they got there because of drugs regardless of the charge. Congratulations you have your son back.Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469486624859667837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644974106128239775.post-19333524362541051982011-05-27T19:58:12.101-07:002011-05-27T19:58:12.101-07:00Awesome, Ron. I am glad for all concerned. Alex is...Awesome, Ron. I am glad for all concerned. Alex is lucky to have you stick with him. Proof that we never give up hope.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644974106128239775.post-67823738476627667432011-05-27T14:28:49.202-07:002011-05-27T14:28:49.202-07:00I think that your son is lucky to have parents who...I think that your son is lucky to have parents who are proud of him no matter what. I think there are a whole lot of people who have expectations of their children and feel entitled to judgement if their kids don't turn out the way they're expected to. Which isn't such a great thing for kids with such parents. Your son manned-up, did the right thing and came out the better for it despite the fact that it sounded mean and hard. I'm proud of him too and wish him the best always. You, too.GGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00470610805346367972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644974106128239775.post-18229448255368123142011-05-26T21:10:38.892-07:002011-05-26T21:10:38.892-07:00I am proud of Alex too.
I agree with what you w...I am proud of Alex too. <br /><br />I agree with what you wrote. I see the looks I get sometimes when I'm proud of Keven. I don't even try to explain it to anyone that hasn't been in my shoes. <br /><br />To Alex: You rock!Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644974106128239775.post-37114973916581000952011-05-26T18:26:30.946-07:002011-05-26T18:26:30.946-07:00WOW...how wonderful and I DO understand,...and am ...WOW...how wonderful and I DO understand,...and am proud of him too....and so happy for all of you.beachteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14159524928730022945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644974106128239775.post-9187897346802133492011-05-26T16:54:05.491-07:002011-05-26T16:54:05.491-07:00Just today I had a conversation with a friend rega...Just today I had a conversation with a friend regarding the great advice that parents that don't have children with an addiction problem offer to those of us who do. They just don't understand how we measure success and our definition of a good day. They don't have to but we need to remember the road that we travel is not theirs. I am glad your son is home even if for today.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07043952479034521550noreply@blogger.com