Families & Friends Of Addicts Support Group

Addiction affects more than just the individual. This community is dedicated to the families and friends of individuals suffering from any form of addiction. Mental health professionals are increasingly considering alcoholism and addiction as diseases that flourish in and are enabled by family systems. Family members react to the addicted person with particular behavioral...

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hosea77 05/06/2013

What would you do if your 9 yr. Old boy hugs you and says daddy is being mean. Dad is going to kill me? But this morning he says he didn't think dad was really going to kill him?.....this all started Cuz he squirted our 3 yr. Old with a water bottle and soaked her..

cardinal39 05/06/2013

Hug my little boy back,, and make a promise that I would protect and love him,, to the end of the world,,,,

Take a sec,, re-read your post ,, breaks my heart,, his home is suppose to be his safety zone ,,,, listen Hosea,,,to that little voice,,,

Praying for you,, and your kids,,,,

Don't wait until it's to late to make changes,,

kimpalmer 05/06/2013

Hosea, I am sorry! Please take care of yourself and your sweet kiddos... Praying for you!

hosea77 05/06/2013

Thanks for the prayers because we need them.

blueviolet725 05/06/2013

No matter how weak you are, how tired, scared or downtrodden, you are the strongest thing, the only thing, that those kids have to turn to...You have a big load on your shoulders.

katrinka 05/06/2013

Hind sight is 50/50, but having been in your shoes before I would leave and take my children, so that they can have a healthier, safer life.

RossHomes 05/07/2013

katrinka, anyone who's read my posts can see that i have some things to work on and havent worked through it all yet...
But, I feel, that was some good advise you gave just now..

babyrena 05/08/2013

That is so sad, If there is any danger to your life, or your children, the best solution is to find a shelter, or your local victim of crime office, or even the police and get out as soon as possible.

dmatt124 05/08/2013

Let that precious little boy know that you will always be there for him because you will. Then ask yourself what do you need to do to protect your child? It's not easy I know

jainlor 05/09/2013

you already know what you need to do hosea; praying you will have the strength to do it

katrinka 05/09/2013

I wanted to add the violence will escalate.

GMaWilli 05/09/2013

If something does happen while you are there, you could also be charged with child endangerment & lose your baby to social services for not getting the child out of the situation. If any abuse is going on, emotional, verbal, or physical, please find a shelter or family member or friend to go to. May His guardian angels keep you safe.

hosea77 05/09/2013

I know this situation isn't getting any better and I've been trying to get my H to understand how all this affects us but have never been able to get through to him. He never communicates with me except to nod and say hes sorry. And the drinking continues. And now my son is afraid his Dad is going to kill him..but said the next day he didn't really mean it. What am I supposed to believe?

jainlor 05/10/2013

your son is most likely afraid of your husband and that's why he changed his story the next morning. please protect those precious children....they don't deserve this....you don't deserve this

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