I am glad that I found this group because today was a really bad day.
My son who has been addicted to prescription drugs including oxycodin and now alcohol for the last 4 years is now living with us since September 4th. His wife was also a prescription drug addict. As a result of their use, these are the things that have happened since last March:
1. My son lost his job which he was making a big living at (a doctor)
2. My son has failed 4 rehabs since March
3. My son has tried to kill himself about 4 times and has had to be hospitalized- 5150 with a involuntary hold
4. My son would still like to die if he could
5. My son suffers also from psychotic depression because of his BAD CHOICES - he feels he ruined his life and there is no hope. ( Nobody can change his mind)
6. My son is selling his new home that he purchased last November because there is no income anymore
7. I have temporary guardianship of their 3 and 5 precious children because both mom and dad are selfish people!!!!
8. My son and his wife are now separated because of their toxic addictive relationship
When people say that addiction DESTROYS, they are RigHT!
Is there any hope for our family? Do I have to be another addiction statistic? Is it remotely possible that my son can "return" to us again? There is even more to our story but I don't want to exhaust you...
Thank you for listening... :-(
I'm glad you've found this board. It's been a huge help for me, just to know I'm not alone. I'm very sorry for the pain you're going through. Yes, it's gotten bad for your son and his wife....losing jobs, a house, children but unfortunately, it still can get worse. Our son has been homeless and still not made the choice for treatment. There is hope for your son and his wife but it's all in their hands. They are the only ones who can make the choice to get help and get better. I know it's got to be quite am undertaking for you to take on the role of caring for your grandchildren but that was a very loving and unselfish thing to do. I'm sure they can use some stability in their life right now. I hope that you have some sort of support system so that you don't have to wear all this by yourself. God bless you.
Michelle
Michelle
Your son sounds like me in the 1970's & 1980's.
I found it harder and harder to get honest until I committed to AA/NA.
I was sure I was going to shoot myself and would never see 1990.
Here it is 2015 and life has never been better.
The 12 Steps work wonders if I work them. They will work for him too if he chooses.
All the best.
Bob R
I found it harder and harder to get honest until I committed to AA/NA.
I was sure I was going to shoot myself and would never see 1990.
Here it is 2015 and life has never been better.
The 12 Steps work wonders if I work them. They will work for him too if he chooses.
All the best.
Bob R
Thank you, Michelle... It is good to hear from people that are experiencing the same thing. I am so sorry for your son, too. My son fears being homeless. I really take each day at a time.
Thank you, Bill... I love to hear that there are successes. Nobody in our entire family ever dealt with addiction so I am learning on the job. I believe in the 12 Steps but my son stopped. My son is a tough one.. :-(
