God bless you! Congratulations! ❤

Glory to God.

Well done❤

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God bless you. You give me hope for my son. ❤

I am SO very sorry! Me.Too! My "boy" is 38!!!

I'm so sorry. Its so difficult to disconnect. I'm trying to put my worries in prays. God bless your family.

I’m so sorry you are going through this. My daughter is an alcoholic. I feel like it’s killing me.

I feel your pain.

​@@conniescher3359My son has Schizoaffective. I understand. I am so sorry 🙏

When I have to tell my soon-to-be homeless brother that he can't live with me. Because I MUST have a chaos-free life. I will not sacrifice myself for his addictions!

@@flawlessstrategy9972 I'm in the same boat with my brother. Middle of the night calls from hospital ERs, the landlord, random nurses and social workers for the last 4 years. When I see his number pop up I feel triggered. I cannot do this anymore. On Tuesday I am taking my first vacation in 7 years and there will be no phone calls answered. After that, his number will be blocked except for a chosen 4 hr period weekly. I'll call him back if I feel like it. In the meantime...Alanon.

​@@flawlessstrategy9972How are you doing?

These comments could help you sis

I'm 74 n ill. I'm going through he'll. So pleased I've discovered this channel. So alone in my private hell

I feel you on this one

Amen

Same

Sorry

It was for me too... I got so sick because I had to leave him on the streets. And he is 47! A mother's need to care for and protect her child never ends. It is so much a part of who we are, especially when they are in trouble. And we will do over and over again, and at all costs! I finally got too sick to do it any more, so I reached out to the outreach workers and I put him in God's care. This video is a life saver for me. So is the one on Codependency and Addiction. I highly recommend it! She understands us.❤

My son has just become homeless from drug addiction… thank you & God Bless you all for sharing here … I need you so much. My heart is aching 😭😭😭

You should definitely give us a call. We can help. (855) 202-2138

The hardest part is getting help when it cost so much money

My eldest son of 51 is an alcoholic since his teens. He has worked all of his adult life but has quit many many jobs over the years. He has never been married and does not have any kids thankfully. His good points are many when he is sober but once he goes on a bender he is a nightmare to be around. He gets into debt because of his drinking habits and fights too. His latest promise to the family is to go and finally get help and support from those who can help him. I hope with all my heart he finally turns his life around for the better and the good. The realistic side of me expects he won`t. I hope i am proven wrong and that he makes the biggest and best change of his life. My 2 other sons are in control of their lives and are doing well. I had my eldest son (the alcoholic) when i was just 17 yrs old and believe it to be the reason why my eldest son became an addict so early in his teens. I was not fully mature and made so many mistakes with him out of ignorance and not knowing any better or any different. His father was too soft with my son and gave in to him a lot where as i felt i had to make up for that by being too strict. What is done is done and we cannot turn back the clock and start again. I live in hope that he will finally find peace of mind and happiness because i think that many people who have addictions are good and kind people but find it hard to deal with the problems in life which gets the better of them and their only way out is to escape into a place of oblivion which solves nothing but adds to their problems. We all find our own different ways of escaping from life when our problems become too much to bear but if done in a healthy and well balanced way it can make all the difference in the world to our sanity and peace of mind. My own Dad was an alcoholic but a good father and husband. To be honest he was a nicer person when he`d been drinking than when he was sober. My mother was the most nicest and most kindest person i have ever met in my entire life and me and my five sisters were extremely fortunate to have been her daughters. My Dad had family issues when he was growing up and started drinking alcohol early in his life. His mum and dad divorced when he was very young and he had the responsibility of taking care of his mum and three sisters which must have put him under a lot of strain and pressure so i suppose his way of dealing with that was to escape into alcohol. He was never cruel or horrible and had such a kind heart. He was very protective of all of us. When we know the reason why people turn to alcohol and other addictions it all makes sense when we find out why people do what they do to survive.

I hear you loudly with 3 sons of my own. It will kill you mama, you are paying the consequences for his choices. Everything youve done so far hasnt helped right? Are you in a program? You need a lot of support while you are growing through this. Ive been there Mom and it does get better when you change tbere no sense in you you both drowning. Prayers and hugs. Its the most difficult thing to go through my heart hurts for you.

Oh precious Stacy! So much like me and so many other mammas out there.

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I feel for you! I am in the same exact boat for the past 19 years.having a Son that's an addict and has a mental illness is the most difficult, stressful thing i have ever had to deal with! It's a complete nightmare! Big hugs! I understand! 😢😢😢😢

I just read your comment on this video. It is almost identical to my situation. You are not alone and I can feel your painful heart because I know the pain very well. We live in Los Angeles my son was homeless for five years and a year ago was stabbed and hospitalized. He was granted housing after he healed. I go to see him and bring him food and always clean his apartment. There have been times I asked people to leave because they don’t respect his place . I come back home and cry and I’m so deeply sad . It’s small steps at a time for us mothers . Our children become our own addiction. I am now doing small things for myself each day one day at a time. This may be your only child as my son is my only and I was a single parent. He is now 34. I am finding that we must give them a chance if just one thing to show them we trust them to take care of it even if it’s s phone call. If they don’t do it we can’t feel guilty and torture Ourselves . I also believe they need to see us living a life I think enabling them makes them feel they are incapable and don’t trust in their abilities. It is the hardest thing ever but I know my son wants to see me happy living a life that is rewarding as it is being who we say we want them to be. I wish you the best in this journey healing for you and your son .

How can we help?

My daughter as well. I wish you all the best. It is so hard to deal with. We are taking care of our 5 year old grandson. He wants his mom so much. We are 65 and 70 years old and not sure how long we can do this.

We are happy to hear this video is helpful.

My story also….. just trying to figure it all out and what to do. It’s an emotional roller coaster. I pray for strength & peace!

karen also runs a parent group that is open to the public. IF you would like more information you can message admissions@treehouserecovery.com

Kim, karen also runs a parent group that is open to the public. IF you would like more information you can message admissions@treehouserecovery.com

​@@TreeHouseRecoveryYou were recommended by my therapist. Thank you

Oh my gosh. Karen's videos have changed my life. Literally saved me from insanity.

Wow this story is totally like mine

Karen is vary wise. We are glad she is on the Tree House Recovery team. Thanks you for your comment.

My son is really mad at me because he was getting high on ketamine and stopped answering my calls. I told him I’ll have a wellness check if he doesn’t answer within a period of time. He told me never to call the police on him, what if he got arrested for drug possession, etc. He had no grasp of reality that it’s not normal to worry about this stuff. If he wasn’t doing something illegal, he wouldn’t have to worry, and that I’m not responsible for his poor decisions.

Lifting you up in prayer 🙏✝️🙏

You are so welcome.

I cannot emphasize too much the importance of Al-Anon for learning how to love without enabling! I am so very thankful that a counselor suggested that Al-Anon might help me! I’m not perfect but I am making progress.

We can help you and your partner. Call us anytime.

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So sorry for your pain. Hang in there,you are not alone.

blame game, the world is against me, give em a reason to drink/use, for the rest of us that face life sober, it's disgusting

I am exactly the same with my partner. He dosnt see that it's hurting his family. I can't talk gently with him abt this when sober either. However sometimes he does appear to be genuine but I feel he just does to keep the peace. I get the same excuses all the time. I'm sorry I love you im trying my best everyday. When he does have a break he gets the shakes. Hie has high blood pressure and over weight. His been told to CUT DOWN by his dr but binges after a few days off it. I've told my son who is 13 that if dad asks for help and decides to reach put would you support him with me he said absolutely I will. So in a few days time I'm going to randomly start the conversation infront of our son and say to his dad that we will support you when you decide to reach out for help all the way. Until then from this day when you ask me to purchase alcohol or money for it Wether it's yours or mine to buy it the answer will be know. I'm not responsible for your reaction to that.

I pray you find Peace in Your lord and savior Jesus Christ. He is the only way I have been able to have peace these last seven years that my dear Ronny has been homeless and on fentanyl and meth.

Good luck!

Glad you getting value from this information!

Wow- I am sorry that you are going through this?