My son is 30 and a meth addict. He was using when he was a teen but sobered up at about 21, was in a relationship for 8 years. That fell apart and he spiraled down. He was living at home to "get on his feet"
In July he was asked to leave after realizing he was shooting meth and then we discovered all the stolen items.
Our son was adopted when he was 6. He was born into drugs and watching him grow wasn't easy. You think you have helped someone overcome their demons but we didn't.
Letting go has been the toughest thing I have done. Knowing he might be living on the street, homeless the worst.
Last week he called asking for money. When I said no he blasted at me. I'm sure you know how bad it was.
We had a security system put in our home this week because we are fearful of what he will do.
I cry when I think of the little boy he was and I break apart.
He has a 12 year old daughter who he has abandoned.
It just hurts and leaves an empty spot.
It's hard to talk with people about it. So I hold it in and it comes out in anger and frustration.
Hi DDSmith52,
Welcome to Nar-Anon Chat! Glad you found us and it sounds like you have already established some Healthy Boundaries (as hard as that is). I agree with you that it is incredibly hard to find people to talk to about addiction. They really can't understand unless they have gone through it themselves. I know you will find supportive people here to help you. I am not sure if you have spent time in the Chat Room, but I <3 it in there. Later evening hours (after 8pm EST) tend to have more people chatting, but it is always open and I try to pop in during the day as often as I can! Maybe I will chat with you there soon 🙂
Nicole
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