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Ness


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My Ason is off the streets .....back, via a short stint in rehab, in the accommodation he nearly drank himself to death in a few months ago.....it just feels like the circle of hell is complete.  I feel so despondent today..... I know Im powerless over his disease..... Im relieved he has a roof over his head, I know the people who work to support him are good people.....hes an adult....he makes his own decisions.....I am hands off......but I just feel so bloody awful today...I hate this disease.

Sorry.....but I'm finding it tough at the moment.

Love.......Ness



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Jerry F


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(((((Ness)))))

Truely it is tough.  Tough on the heart and mind but there is one who has all power
may you find him now.  (Thoughts from my recovery journey and from my refrigerator)...

Abandon yourself to God as you understand God...

(((((hugs))))) smile

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hotrod


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Dear Ness

This disease is cunning and powerful.  I understand your feelings. 

Please keep taking care of you - one moment at a time.  Eat, Rest, get to a meeting, and pray. 

 I am glad he is safe and off the street.

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Betty

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Hi Ness,
SO glad to hear I am not the only one feeling so despondent and down.  My A son came out of rehab, went back to jail for VOP, and is back out now wearing an ankle monitor.  I keep praying he is on the right track, but still have that sinking feeling he is trying to outsmart the system.  I told him I am done bailing him out-have spent too much time, money and tears on him this year and neglecting my other 2 kids and myself. I know how you feel; each day is a struggle, but keep looking for the silver lining. we have to believe it is there.
Mominneed

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Ness


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Jerry......the topic at my f2f next week, which I have been asked to chair, is God as we understand him......timely for sure. Thanks for the hugs and support.

Betty........I think part of it is I am not really looking after me at the moment.....I am last in the queue...I also missed my meeting this week and I could have done with it.
Thanks as always for your prayers and support.

Momineed.....I'm sorry you too are going through this with your son. (((((hugs)))) I practice hard on loving detachment but some days the despair just gets to you.....

((((hugs))))    

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