Comments for Teen Substance Abuse

Comment on Edge of the Cliff by KatherinesDaughter

KatherinesDaughter — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:12:02 +0000

Powerful. Good for you for standing up and setting boundaries!

Comment on Reflecting by Grateful Member

Grateful Member — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:46:16 +0000

Yep, I began working on it over a decade ago and I still need to actively work on my recovery. But the GOOD news is, it works if you work it Hang in there!

Comment on Reflecting by myfamiliesjourney

myfamiliesjourney — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:40:02 +0000

Thanks, I am working hard on the co-dependency issue. Our recovery takes time and I am very much aware of how co-dependency can negatively affect my son’s recovery. It has taken me a long time to truly understand this.

Comment on Reflecting by Grateful Member

Grateful Member — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:50:09 +0000

If he came home and made a phone call to his sponsor, that’s a victory for him obviously, but it’s also a victory for you! You didn’t, in your codependency, ask him not to go out with his friends, ask him about what he did when he got home, or otherwise interfere or try to fix, no matter how badly you wanted to. As a result, he’s learning to navigate staying clean and working his program on his terms, and you’ve won a small victory against your codependency. Nice going!

Comment on Reaching Out by KatherinesDaughter

KatherinesDaughter — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:00:43 +0000

Terrific!

Comment on Reaching Out by Autoimmune Maven

Autoimmune Maven — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:20:24 +0000

YAY!!!!!

Comment on Co-Dependent No More by myfamiliesjourney

myfamiliesjourney — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:28:26 +0000

Thank you so much for your comments and advice. You are right it is okay to call him out or question his recovery if necessary. It is just how I call him out. Thanks for your input. I really need it.

Comment on Co-Dependent No More by Autoimmune Maven

Autoimmune Maven — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:43:42 +0000

YAY!! What a huge step!!! It is definitely his recovery & he has to lead the charge. However, it is NOT co-dependent to call him out if/when his recovery starts to slip or takes a negative turn. How do you know the difference?? If you can see the decline & feel the pain in your heart (as mom) but point it out to him calmly & objectively (because you know it’s his information to deal with–any way he chooses.), that’s the difference. It’s about acceptance & love–with detachment from the chaos. I’m so happy for your progress!

Comment on Not Alone by KatherinesDaughter

KatherinesDaughter — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:15:36 +0000

It is true, isn’t it, that addiction does not discriminate. It can affect any family. I hope you are continuing in a family support group, like al anon or nar anon. Best of luck to you all. I’m praying for you.

Comment on Feels Different by Mary Coates

Mary Coates — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:23:17 +0000

Enjoy the journey….I love the way you write!