Just dropping in to say that things are very good right now. My son is still clean and sober. I think it's 79 days today. He's got a girlfriend now, too, which is something he's been longing for. She's also clean and sober. We haven't met her yet, but our son seems very happy. So that's a wonderful thing. My wife and I look forward to meeting the young lady soon.
Other than that, there's not much to report. My wife and I are just going about our business as empty nesters. Last weekend, we spent most of our time helping my parents move from their upper flat into a smaller first-floor apartment. This weekend, we just plan on taking it easy.
Last but not least, our younger son is doing well--and having fun--at boarding school. In two weeks we get to go up for Parents Weekend and bring him home for a week-long break. We can't wait to see him. I'm sure he's going to seem like a different kid after being off "on his own" for more than a month. We shall see.
To everyone who reads this blog: Thanks again for your continued support. If I (or my wife) can ever be of any help to you or someone you know, get in touch with me through the Comments section. Addiction is everywhere and is nothing to be ashamed of. You are not alone.
Peace.
thank you so much for sharing....
ReplyDeletei read as much as i can find on addiction....
i cry most of the time; while i'm reading....
but i pray i never lose hope...
we have been on this road for 17yrs...
it truly gives me such joy to read the success stories....
i hope your visit with your other son is wonderful....
I just read your entire blog yesterday. I can so relate to everything you've written. I found myself questioning things that you would write or talking out loud to my computer, telling you to trust your gut!
ReplyDeleteMy godson (who is like a son to me - I've raised him and love him like he is my son) is 22 and a recovering heroin addict. Many, many rehabs later he is currently in Arizona (we live in PA). He decided to go there to get away from everything/everyone here and try and stay clean. He has been there a month and has relapsed. I knew it was happening - my instincts told me something was wrong. He is currently at a Baptist ministry that helps addicts. Fingers crossed that this works.
I hate to say that I have pictured myself at his funeral. If he keeps on the road he's on, it's inevitable.
So happy to hear about your son's recovery and the fact that he is clean and doing well. It's all any of us hope for!