Very well done. My youngest son us an addict and alcoholic and it’s a struggle for us as a family at the moment. I’m at a loss. He’s 37 and doesn’t want help.
Thank you sassy59. My heart goes out to you but I'm afraid there is not much you or anybody will be able to do to help your son until he accepts that he has a problem, once he has turned that corner there is help available for both him & you.
Sorry to read about your son Carole. My first husband was an alcoholic and didn’t want any help, but when they hit rock bottom, as he did, then they normally ask for help. With AA’s help he has not had a drink for well over 30 years. I never thought he could stop drinking, so never give up hope. Love and hugs Carole 😘😘
So Sorry to Hear this Carole. It is very sad, as long as he knows your there for him, Unfortunately, he sounds like he is beyond any Help. As a Parent you will always want to Help him. Love to you Both.xxx
Well Carole I can give you some hope on drug addiction also. John’s daughter is a reformed heroin addict and is now clean and happily married, so there is always hope. Love Carole xx
Thank you Bernadette,. It has been hard work but well worth the struggle, and as with so many other achievements us mere males have, it would not have been possible without the love & support of my wonderful wife.
Having that loving support really does help and give you the strength to keep fighting. Have a lovely day and take care of yourself and your wife😊 Bernadette xx
Congratulations! I hope don't don't have to fight another battle like that. 💪👍
Well, one reason why this forum is so good. We are able to share our worries, concerns and many other things but we also take much pleasure from achievents like this. Delighted for you LoncinLad and thank you for sharing your happiness with us. Best wishes, Chrys
What an amazing achievement! Well done you for having the strength of character to come through and well done to your wife for supporting you through what must have been a very difficult time for you both .
Well done. That’s amazing. My husband was alcohol dependant when going through serious depression. It’s hard not to have a drink when you’re feeling down. It creeps back every so often.
I fully understand what your husband was going through, that’s the insidious power that the alcohol demon has over people, the little voice in the back of your head that says “ just have another 1 more drink and all your troubles will go away, trust me”. Top marks to your husband for being able to fight the urge.
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