My Boy

[masma]

Yes he's 44 and I know I'm being silly but I do miss him.

[anneasquith]

hi masma. how long is his treatment for ?

[sherrardk]

Hope I'm not missing something, but why do you miss him?

[tonyav]

Hiya masma, where is your boy ?. It's only natural for a mom ( and dad ) to miss their kids when there not around no matter what age they are.

[Mamyalynne]

Doesn't matter how old they are - always our children.

[masma]

Anne he's in for another week at least. I don't know if it'll help but fingers crossed.
Sherrardk - my son is an alcoholic, the dearest soul ever but just has this heartbreaking illness, he's now in rehab.

[tonyav]

Ah right I see, masma. How long has he been in rehab ?.

[anneasquith]

have you had any contact with him masma ? am I right in thinking this is the first time he has been in a residential setting ?

[masma]

Just a week Tony, can't see that this will do any good but we can only hope.

[sherrardk]

Sorry to hear that, my heart bleeds for you – we'd all do anything to stop our kids suffering. Hope things turn out ok, x

[masma]

Yes Anne phoned him yesterday, he rang me 3 days in and was really 'out of it' He's happy to be there and determined to make it work.

[masma]

Yes Anne, residential. They rang me on his first day to reassure me, it seems like a fabulous place.

[tonyav]

Fingers crossed for you and your boy that it works, masma.

How far away from you is the rehab place ?.

[anneasquith]

what more can you do masma, I know you have stood by him for so many years , even when you were being told not to. I wonder if this is ' his time' to stop destroying his life, and yours and hubbies. no doubt your house seems so quiet. I will say a prayer/and send best wishes to you all, don't forget there is always someone on AB to talk to. take care, keep us posted, anne. and a wee hug for grandson :)

[gness]

Oh, Masma....I do feel for you when you talk about your boy......I wish him well and really hope this treatment will work for him...and for you all....Gx

[excelsior-1]

hello masma

you have said that he is determined to make it work, so that already is a very good thing

i join the others here in wishing him a complete recovery, and the both of you enjoying life to the full again

[bunkmoreland]

The fact that "he's happy to be there and determined to make it work",is a positive sign. Hope he finds a good strength. x

[masma]

Thank you all for your good wishes, he's not allowed any visitors but I can ring him, will do that today.