As a parent, it's so hard to cope with my daughter's addiction. Yes, I function, try to stay positive, I don't enable yet there is a pain and heartache like no other. I can't even articulate it in words what I feel. My daughter is going through the silent communication phase where she says she'll call me right back then doesnt. I used to sleep straight through the night never had a problem sleeping now I wake up 2-3 times and will be awake for hours before I fall back asleep. I can't pretend my daughter is fine when I honestly know she's very, very troubled. Even not enabling and detaching, the sorrow is there like a flood light that never turns off. Its so profound. Its so, so sad.
Hi,
I can relate to your post. When things are bad, it is very hard to move on. And, even when we are successful at getting through a day, the sadness is hard to beat.
That is the truth.
So, just do your best and be easy on yourself. You didn't cause this situation and you can't fix it (unfortunately). I could offer a bunch of advice, but I know when that sadness hits, sometimes you just need to acknowledge it in order to move on into the moment.
Yes, these situations are overwhelming.
I can relate to your post. When things are bad, it is very hard to move on. And, even when we are successful at getting through a day, the sadness is hard to beat.
That is the truth.
So, just do your best and be easy on yourself. You didn't cause this situation and you can't fix it (unfortunately). I could offer a bunch of advice, but I know when that sadness hits, sometimes you just need to acknowledge it in order to move on into the moment.
Yes, these situations are overwhelming.
Just sharing... for the past hour spent time reading thru text messages. Son is at hospital. We wont hear anything from any one. Dont know when some one will call. Then will have to say he can not come home. It hurts a little even though we know 100% that son living home is not good for any of us. Especially with all that has recently happened. I think he would agree. But still an uncomfortable conversation
It is a deep sad feeling when u feel your child is vulnerable and you are not able to fix it. Or they do not want it. Hard when u know they are suffering and they dont want proper help. Then we begin suffering and dwell on it.
I find it hard to sleep early. I stay awake playing solitaire until eyes wont stay open.
It is a deep sad feeling when u feel your child is vulnerable and you are not able to fix it. Or they do not want it. Hard when u know they are suffering and they dont want proper help. Then we begin suffering and dwell on it.
I find it hard to sleep early. I stay awake playing solitaire until eyes wont stay open.
Thank you P2 and NTF. I know everyone here understands this sadness. So thankful for this site.
