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Drugs, alcohol and addiction
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on Sep 29, 2019 (Read 662 times | Comments: 2)
Who's here who is struggling with knowing how to parent through these issues? Who's here who has been parenting an adolescent or adult child with addiction? Anyone parenting an adult child in recovery? If your answer to any of these questions is "YES!" then we should connect! With hope, Ginny Mills
bfmcneese
bfmcneese
on Oct 10, 2019 Quote  »     Reply  »

I am a parent but I also suffer from addiction. I was married with 3 kids and had a good husband, I got addicted to pills first then it got worst and I went to a needle for 3 years. Before I got clean I was homeless and had nothing & nobody, I was in and out of Rehabs, Jail Very Proud to say I am Clean and have been for almost 5 years. My mom passed last year and although I dont know her exact feelings we had very serious heart to heart talks and I know how she felt. I would be glad to help you in anyway I can from my experience. My email is bfmcneese@yahoo.com Hope things get better for you !! PRAY, PRAY & PRAY
Groovygirl180
Groovygirl180
on Dec 28, 2019 Quote  »     Reply  »

I suffer from addiction and have been clean for 10 years now, but I think I can offer you some valuable insights. My addiction began at age 12. Back then, it wasn't acknowledged like it is today and in my family, everything was swept under the rug. I often wonder how my life would be different if I had been sent to rehab or offered other help. At 12 years old I didn't even know what addiction was! As an adult I lost jobs, apartments, cars...and eventually became homeless. I often turned to my mother for help. I would lie to her about anything just to get some money. Looking back, I see now that the best thing she did was STOP helping me. When i had NOWHERE ELSE to turn, that is when I finally sought help. My advice is to love your child and be there to help when they are actively trying to help themselves. But don't give them money or other comforts when they are active. There are resources available-shelters, soup kitchens, free clothing...they will soon tire of that life.