robyn
7111 |
Meth has touched our lives
This is my first posting. I stumbled upon this site. My
daughter's boyfriend is currently in rehab for a meth addiction.
He is going to an outpatient program. It's
amazing the number of people I know that this drug meth has effected
their lives. I am also a School Social Worker and see how this
meth causes chaos is so many children's lives. Any words of
encouragement would be appreciated. What's really sad is that
Nathan graduates this week and his mother doesn't
seem to care and his father doesn't know. They are from a
wealthy family and continue to support Nathan financially but
not emotionally. |
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Naiev
Newly
wed |
Re: Meth has touched our lives
My husband is a meth addict currently incarcerated.
He will be sentenced next week and I can only pray treatment is
part of it.
I am glad Nathan is in rehab, its a start.
How is your daughter? |
Robyn
7111 |
Re: Meth has touched our lives
Thanks for
asking, Nathan & Chelsea are in MO. Chelsea is
currently sick, with MONO. This experience has been awful on
her. But she is rising to the occassion. I am so proud of her.
Even if it doesn't work for her and Nathan what a growing
experience for her. Although she is head over heels in love. |
Wylie
RN |
Re: Meth has touched our lives
I too "stumbled" on
this site about 3 weeks ago and I'm so glad I did -- there a lot
of really caring and understanding people here.
I'm a recovering meth addict - 3 years clean and sober. There
are lots of folks here with much more clean time, but we all
have one thing in common - IT
CAN BE DONE!
I too went through
treatment, but I'll have to be honest with you--it's the 12-step
program that gave me my life back. Recovery for me is a spirtual
thing and keeps it very real for me. You might mention to your
daughter's boyfriend that he really needs to get involved - not
just fake it till you make it.
This is a horrible addiction to beat, but it can be done. My
prayers are with ALL of you. |
Naiev
Newly
wed |
Re: Meth has touched our lives
I'm
sorry she's not feeling well.
Be there for her Robyn. Love can be blind, and the manipulation
of a meth addicted loved one can intensify that blindness.
I hope Chelsea doesn't lose herself. |
Robyn
7111 |
Re: Meth has touched our lives
I am familiar with Narcotics Anonymous. I've attended meetings
with Nathan and Chelsea. Nathan has a sponsor but I don't think
he's met with him yet. He still has his therapist. Nathan is not
much of a talker so I only get bits and pieces. But he's been
sober for 68 days. I wish his family could or would be part of
his recovery. But apparently that is not possible for whatever
reason. The sad part is we're from a small town. People know.
It's like the elephant in the living room. |
| TnSkye |
Re: Meth has touched our lives
Welcome
Robyn!
It sounds like he can really use your support. I think that
people are brought up to believe that drugs are bad and that
people who use drugs are bad.
It takes someone who has been affected by drugs to know that
good people can become addicted. Meth seems to be in a world of
its own.
Please keep learning. Maybe you'll be able to share what you
learn, help educate a community.
I thought my husband and his friends and family were bad too. I
blamed them for intentionally ruining everything around them. I
now know different.
I have tremendous for the recovering addicts I've met here.
I think more people should be aware of this addiction and know
that it will not go away by being ignored. |
| Guene |
Re: Meth has touched our lives
Hello and
Welcome Robyn, I'm Bobbie and found this board last July when I
was looking for answers, my daughter is a addict and I was at
the end of my rope. Please keep coming back, I have learned alot
and make alot of good friends here. You learn alot here and the
support is great.
sounds Like your a good person, bless you for being there and
taking care of them both. Hugs and Love |
chris
gonz |
Re: Meth has touched our lives
Hello
Robyn..
and
WELCOME!!
I'm 44 and have like 13 years clean.
I smoked some pot, but that got ugly real quick, so no more of
that either. Just being honest.
Don't worry about the elephant in the living room. Small towns
have more meth in them than the community realizes.
Don't worry about the neighbors, they'll be coming around too,
unfortunately.
Meth isn't like say acid, you have to go looking for it. Meth is
made in batches and it doesn't take much to get high and hooked.
The young man you're talking about needs to continue in
recovery, others from his "old" circle should start.
Address this addiction like it's nobody's business, because it
isn't and it's nothing to be ashamed of.
Shame is when you do nothing or deliberately keep yourself in
the dark about Meth.
Much luck and peace in your ordeal |
