Posted by Kath on January 6, 2009, at 11:17:31
In reply to Re: It happened :-( {{Kath}} » Kath, posted by fayeroe on January 5, 2009, at 22:08:02
>I had to change.
~ ~ I know I have to change. I want to change & become strongly grounded. To be strong & full in my OWN self & in my own life.
~ ~ I made that one phone call. I made the decision last night that I won't make more. I find it appalling that he might not phone to let his boss know that he can't continue. I find it appalling that he can't keep this job, which he loved. Part of me knows it's all HIS thing. That's the part that I have to strengthen & tune in to.>Does your son have a sponsor?
~ ~ No. He doesn't. He doesn't go to a 12 step program. He has had his first appointment with a local Substance Abuse organization, but his goal isn't abstinence, unfortunately.
> Kath, I can hear the fear and exhaustion in your voice. Please call an Al-Anon member and talk to her/him and if you can, make that meeting.
~ ~ Yes - fear & exhaustion & bleakness. I didn't make the meeting because my husband & I talked for a long time after he got home. I'm going to find out today when there's a meeting in my own town. That one was the next town. Tonight I'm going to a CBT Intro meeting a few minutes away from me. It's through the mental health association family group for young people with schizophrenia/bi-polar/drug problems etc. The people are very nice & supportive & it's just moved back to my town. I found it too much of a hurdle to travel to it when they'd moved it to the next town.
> This is one of the hardest things that you'll ever do, but I believe that you can do it.~ ~ What part? Going to Al-Anon & re-building my mind-set to those kind of thoughts? Just not sure what you're referring to. :-)
> {{{{{{Kath}}}}} xoxoxo Pat
~ ~ Thanks Pat. You're very kind. I feel like a 'bad kid' because I already know some of these things. I think I'm just very worn down. I appreciate your support & kindness & thank you for taking the time & energy of talking with me.
luv, Kath
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