I guess things are going ok since I haven't had the need to post in a few weeks again. Things are status quo for now. We are all working towards getting better, even though it is a slow process. I still cannot believe a year has gone by since we were living in hell. A year ago right now our son had survived his second overdose and was in the hospital, with Carrier clinic still to come, followed of course by home for a few months before the shit hit the fan again at the end of May.
Over the last couple of weeks I have learned a few things.
1. There is a big difference between recovered and in recovery. Our son will never be recovered. He (and we) will always be in recovery.
2. This economy stinks for 20 year olds in terms of finding a job. This is very fustrating for our son, which of course trickles down to us, and we have to make sure it does not effect us and inadvertently lead us to enabling him.
3. Giving back and helping others in need is good for the soul, not only for the addict but for us the co-dependents.
That's all I have right now. One day and a time and all that......
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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