I got the call I was praying wouldnt come. The Treatment center called at 8:30 this morning and informed me my son had decided to run. They picked him up in Monroe later today. the police called me at work. His probation officer is revoking his Accda. Which means after court, he will be on his way back to the institution. I am so sad! I was bawling on the phone with them today. I am so discouraged.

Kelli

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR NEWS. JUST KEEP STRONG, AND PRAYING. I WILL KEEP YOU BOTH IN MY PRAYERS.......

There's a saying among recovering people that "it takes what it takes" for someone to actually hit bottom and get serious about recovery. The reason mandating alcohol and drug treatment doesn't work is because a person has to WANT recovery-------and want it really bad--------or they dump it and keep their old ways. Being revoked and locked up again just might be the thing to save your son's life. Never give up hope, honey, because where there's life, there's hope. What he did learn while he was there can't ever be taken away from him and that, too, could save his life sometime when he does get to his bottom and remembers where there's help. Just keep praying for him and hanging in there. If you ever need to talk, I'm always here and I know a whole lot of other people are, too.

toi ama, you are so right when you say where there's life, there is hope. My son OD'd five times in the two months before he went to prison so when he finally went, I was glad because he was alive. I am praying that he finds the answers to his problems now that he is forced to stay alive. Sorry, didn't mean to be depressing in response to your son, Kelli. Hang in. Let me know if I can help you.

oh kelli i am SO sorry to hear about this! :argh
as toi said...for them to get & STAY clean one has to WANT IT BAD. he could be sent to 50 different treatment places against his will, but unless he wants 2 better himself, it will probably be a waste of time. anyways, good luck & god bless & i will be keeping my fingers, toes & legs crossed for the both of you *hugs*

i cant imagine what you must be going through right now. take care of yourself, and i sincerely hope your son will be able to conquer his addiction one day.

I hope that your son changes his mind...so he can start the changes he needs for himself, but I know that this is not easy for you, because he is your child. Take Care of You, too!

Toi,

I know you are right. I too, am a recovering addict. And it did take a lot to get me into recovery. And yes when I went to Tx I was ready. I thankfully, have been clean since 1998. I was just hoping if he went he would use it. I as a parent, dont know what to do. It hurts so much. But thanks to everyone who is giving me support during this time. And thank you for your prayers.

Kelli

I'm so sorry to hear this....please keep us posted...and take care of you!

kath

Kelli, Oh.......! I am sorry and sad for you. You know this. "It takes what it Takes. Not being trite. Honest. The sad part is that young people, have not always hit a bottom. I hate that. Kids and thier thinking. They always know more than others. (in their minds) Life experiences still so little and short lived at their age. I have a lovely teenage know-it-all daughter. Predisposed to drug and alcohol abuse. PRAYERS! God Bless You.

HONEY

Oh Kelli I agree with what everyone has said but I just wanted to send you a hug and let you know that I will be praying for you during this time. And I will continue to pray for your son too. Take care of YOU!!!!!

(((((((hugs)))))))
cherrie from tx