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patio34

Hi all,

About 3-4 weeks ago, I posted a thread "Daughter od'd on heroin--help!" So many helped me with experiences and good advice. I want to say thanks to all!! :)

Here's an update on the situation. Things are more stable now. I no longer keep her two children with me, they're with her and well cared for. She's in a drug rehab program.

I started attending Al-Anon meetings and they have been a tremendous help for me. An unexpected benefit is they help fill the void left after not attending jw meetings any more.

So, things are looking up and I'm using the time to develop the skills and strength to deal with it should it happen again.

THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED ME!!!

All the best,

Pat

Farkel

Pat,

Kewl! Most of us care about people like you and some of us say I don't care about people like you, but I do care about people like you.

Hang in there! I care!

Farkel

Somehow I missed that thread. I am so sorry about your daughter, I was married to an alcoholic for 15 years, and Al-Anon was the beginning of my self-growth journey. I learned so many helpful thoughts from that organization. Of course, they can only take you so far, but it is an excellent first step. Congratulations.

I am glad your daughter is in rehab...I hope she is ready to accept the help. My best wishes and thoughts are with you dear.

think41self

"When agnostics die, do they go to the great perhaps"?

Tina

(((((((((((((Pat)))))))))))))) Great news! Im glad you're finding Al-Anon helpful(I thought you would) An excellent start in self-care. Wishing you the best always.Luv,Tina

mommy

Oh Patio,
I am so glad to hear this, I have been worried about you. It is a strange thing, we can provide the best care for a child, but nothing replaces the mother. I have attended Al-anon, wow! That is the best pressure reliever. So many times we take on anothers responsiblity. We think we are helping, silly us. But we can be there in times of need, never a substitute.

If those children are happy and healthy, that is all we can ask. If your daughter is in recovery, bless her. If your life has settled, I wish you peace.

Life is so short, life is very hard. We all need to stick together, for support. I am glad you have us, and I am sure you are as well.
wendy

SixofNine

I'm happy to hear about the progress, Patio.

Now for some silliness. I'm having a little trouble believing not going to the meetings left a void in your life.

patio34

Lol Six, you're right! It's the lack of belief in something, or social interaction, or . . . you're just right. There is no void now. I would have had the need anyway with the family situation!

Thanks Tina, Mommy, Thinks, Farkel. It's great being here at this esteemed 'coffee house' and I love it!

Warmly,
Pat

BoozeRunner

Patio,
Glad to hear that things are coming together for you, your daughter, and her kids.
Stick with the program!!!!

Boozy

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