| Subject: Family Interaction with Drug Addict |
Author:
Tom
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Date Posted: 14:13:16 12/22/03 Mon
My Son is a 36 year old drug addict (cocaine as far as we know). He has a family ex-wife (divorced two months) and 9 year old daughter (they both still love him deeply). He recently attended a resident 30 day drug rehabilatation program September, 2003. He moved into our family home to continue his recovery process. He started a new job. We all agreed that no alchol or drugs would be tolerated. As of the second week in October he started using again and was not attending any follow up recovery processes. We asked him to move out. He now lives alone in a one room apartment. He is working.
We have only seen him once or twice since early October.
These occasions had to do with our grand daughter. He seemed OK on both occasions, but we know he is still using. My wife (his step mother) feels that we should not have any interaction with him including Christmas (with my grand daughter) since he has not completly quit using. My wife refuses to allow him to attend the Family Christmas gathering because feels he is choosing drugs over family.
Is my wife correct in her position?
I do not and will not participate in enabling anyone's drug addiction. The entire family has been hurt by my sons actions. However, I feel that we should treat him as part of the family, illness and all.
What is the proper response to some one who by addition is using drugs. Should you cut them out of your life until they are fully healed?
Where can I access information on family responsibilities and dealing with a drug user?
GOD HELP US!
Thank You Tom being torn apart.
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