Thank God for Al anon.  I am now attending two groups a week.  Little by little I am starting to understand and see what I must do to keep myself grounded.  Right now I am struggling a bit because my son may be doing much better, as far as usage, but I know he's still having a difficult time fighting this monkey on his back.  It is evident in school.  I was told he isn't engaging and getting his work finished.  I have to remember that I am powerless against this addiction and  I must realize I cannot fix his school problem.  No one can unless he asks for help.  He has support be he must be open to receive it.   Oh......on another note.  A week ago Friday night when I played soccer,  I found myself (playing defense) smack between a line drive shot and the goal.  Needless to say, I got the wind knocked out of me!  Here it's been a week........and I still have the ball mark (hexagon shape) on my stomach!  I guess I got it pretty good!  Tonight.....perhaps I might not play defense!  

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OK, is school an addiction issue or a teen maturation thing? Does he have the \"tools\" (daily planner) to get after it -- I am not suggesting sitting over him; but a review and prompts to prioritize and get after the work? Sometimes they procrastinate and then it overwhelms them and they give up.....I think this is one of those gray areas. Also, if he is taxed from staying clean, there may not be much reserve for the other stuff in life......It\'s not just a drug thing, but teens in general are not the best at asking for help until they are in too deep....I don\'t know the entire situation, and so this is just a \"check\" to consider.

That soccer game was ROUGH and you are tough! I would have been to the MD to make sure my spleen was ok. I hope you are well and the next game isn\'t so demanding!!!


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