My daughter is addicted to Heroin. I have her 20mth old son and 6yr old son living with me as a result of her addiction. I am afraid she is not going to recover and is going to die. I walk around all day just kind of bumbed out. Not sure what I should do or how I should feel.
She was in treatment once a few months ago but, not sure what she is doing now to recover. I see the case worker who brings the boys back after their visit with their mom and she said she , my daughter is not doing well. Not sure what that means. I am so afraid of losing her. What would I tell the boys. ?? I am 57yr old man and just can't believe I am dealing with this crap !!
I am sorry that you are dealing with this. Those grandbabies of yours need you as they are innocent victims of their mom's addiction. This type of problem has the ability to drag you down into a dark hole, you need to surround yourself with others who understand this problem to help you thru it. You are not alone but you need support. You need to be the best you can be to figure out how to help your grandkids. Sounds like you are depressed. I am due to my son's addiction but I have been going to Al Anon and one on one therapy and I have come a long way. I don't think us parents ever feel ok about the trouble our addicted kids are experiencing, we love them and want the best for them but addiction is a nightmare .....take care of yourself and those kids and hope for the best because that is all you can do. There is nothing you can do for your addicted daughter other than love her and hope that she comes to her senses and gets the help she needs in the future.
Dear T-bell,
Did your daughter's recovery center include a program for famlies?
You may consider Al Anon or NAR Anon for youself. If you belong to a church, there are some faith based programs designed for family members.
These programs will help you with worry, helplessness, and anxiety. It will help ensure you are as healthy as possible, whether your daughter is or not.
There is little you can do in regards to your daughter, unless it is around stopping enablinig behavior. A family program will help you with this.
I hope this helps. Message back if you have questions. Flyboy
Did your daughter's recovery center include a program for famlies?
You may consider Al Anon or NAR Anon for youself. If you belong to a church, there are some faith based programs designed for family members.
These programs will help you with worry, helplessness, and anxiety. It will help ensure you are as healthy as possible, whether your daughter is or not.
There is little you can do in regards to your daughter, unless it is around stopping enablinig behavior. A family program will help you with this.
I hope this helps. Message back if you have questions. Flyboy
