Dear Friends, it's been a very long time since I last checked in here. Since joining is 2006 when I came here for help and support in facing something I had never experienced in my life, and where I found great friends and guidance, I'm glad to say my daughter has turned her life around, has conquered her addiction to heroin, has gotten off Methadone, and is facing life with new purpose and resolve.
Every day I pray that this will continue. I remember so vividly thinking that I would not see the day that I would see her happy and looking forward.
It does happen, but not without much work on the addict's side, and much love and patience on the loved one's side.
For all the parents and loved one's who are still looking for addiction being out of your live
I still pray for all of you.
I see some of the names I knew when I first joined. I pray that all will be well.
Love to all who helped my so much.
rita
Its good to know there is a possible end. Its always good to be reminded God is bigger than drugs. "Drugs are the taunt of demons, but, Jesus casts out demons" ! Just said a prayer for your daughter. And continuing to pray for my son..
MBHB, you are in luck that you joined this group!! Eight years ago I found out that my adult daughter had been addicted to pain pills and heroin for years. I was completely in the dark, and totally devastated when I found out. I went very quickly from being someone who had never known anyone in addiction or anything about addiction in my life. ( was then over 70 yrs old) In one weekend I learned so much about detox, rehab, counseling etc by endless phone calls to addiction services. I found this site, and so many friends helped me understand the addict and my role in her life. Stay with the advice and help you get here. I know it saved my sanity many times.
Detox, Methadone clinic, years of trying to quit, and finally this year my daughter is clean. She saw me through open heart surgery, helping me recover as I helped her. We are closer than ever, having gone through so much together.
Recovery is possible, so dear friend, have faith, courage and keep on loving your son. it won't be easy, as you know. I pray that her recovery will last, but am realistic enough to know that relapse is always possible.
I will add your son to my prayer list.
rita
Detox, Methadone clinic, years of trying to quit, and finally this year my daughter is clean. She saw me through open heart surgery, helping me recover as I helped her. We are closer than ever, having gone through so much together.
Recovery is possible, so dear friend, have faith, courage and keep on loving your son. it won't be easy, as you know. I pray that her recovery will last, but am realistic enough to know that relapse is always possible.
I will add your son to my prayer list.
rita
