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...
Peace to you.
This desclosure might be a blessing in disguise!
I pray that U and your family will find peace in whatever comes of ur son, perhaps he will finally hit bottom and come back up health, strong and happy ((((((hugs)))))))
This not your mom's fault, nor your fault your son is the one who stole. Your mother just wanted to believe in the little boy she once knew. Unless you live daily with an addict you think you can help the addict, but the addict has to make the choice.
Most interventions where you do not have a person who specializes in addiction do not work. The person gets up and leaves because no one there is trained to make the addict stop and think instead of just react.
I'm sorry I hope he decides to get help soon.