I really can relate to what you and your family are going through. I have a 25 year old son who is a drug addict. His drug of choice is heroin. He is now in his third try at rehab. His father and I are divorced. As a single Mom, it has really been hard for me. I keep asking myself what did I do wrong, ? My son has lost 4 jobs in the last 2 years. He has stolen money and other things from his Dad. His Dad had to kick him out in Nov, after he stole his truck and 600.00. The drugs have got such control on him. Its like when you look at him, there is just a shell of a body, but nothing inside. He has currently got some serious health issues also. I have been seeing a counselor for the last 8 months. She has been helping me to understand addiction, and that I cant fix him, that he has to want to get better himself. Right now that doesnt seem to be happening. He has been the master of telling lies. Sometimes I think he believes his own lies. It is a roller coaster. up and down. Seems like we are just waiting for the next shoe to drop. The one thing I can do is pray. I have got alot of friends praying also. I can understand what you and your family are going through. It is a totally heart wrenching thing to see your child. slowly die right before your eyes. Sometimes when I listen to the radio, I hear a song, and think about him. I just feel like I could cry right then. I know that we are losing him . I appreciate all the other parents that have posted here. Take care and God Bless you.
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I really can relate to what you and your family are going through. I have a 25 year old son who is a drug addict. His drug of choice is heroin. He is now in his third try at rehab. His father and I are divorced. As a single Mom, it has really been hard for me. I keep asking myself what did I do wrong, ? My son has lost 4 jobs in the last 2 years. He has stolen money and other things from his Dad. His Dad had to kick him out in Nov, after he stole his truck and 600.00. The drugs have got such control on him. Its like when you look at him, there is just a shell of a body, but nothing inside. He has currently got some serious health issues also. I have been seeing a counselor for the last 8 months. She has been helping me to understand addiction, and that I cant fix him, that he has to want to get better himself. Right now that doesnt seem to be happening. He has been the master of telling lies. Sometimes I think he believes his own lies. It is a roller coaster. up and down. Seems like we are just waiting for the next shoe to drop. The one thing I can do is pray. I have got alot of friends praying also. I can understand what you and your family are going through. It is a totally heart wrenching thing to see your child. slowly die right before your eyes. Sometimes when I listen to the radio, I hear a song, and think about him. I just feel like I could cry right then. I know that we are losing him . I appreciate all the other parents that have posted here. Take care and God Bless you.