The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
I lied to my son today. It was a firstsave the early tooth fairy and more recent I was perfect when I was your age stories. My fifteen-year-old knows that he can trust me. My word is everything...until today.
The two of us are packing to fly to Chicago to attend my best friends sons Bar Mitzvah.
Dad, what should I pack? he asks.
A lot of warm clothingits freezing in Chicago, I answer. You may need extra pairs of shoes, and a bathing suit for the hotel pool. Here, take this jacket, too.
As we drive to the airport, my son is as happy as Ive seen him in months. In years. I cant wait, were gonna have the greatest time together," he yells.
Im quiet. My thoughts are loud. Im not taking him to Chicago, rather to a secure residential treatment center in Colorado. Hell live there, at best for 18 months, at worst until he turns 18. It wont be an easy flight.
this is the one that brought me to tears earlier. please keep us in touch with how it goes? even though it hurts- you are doing the right thing - i would do the same without hesitation.
Blessings to you and yours. Such a road you have traveled. I have read your other post as well (the-12-things-i-learned-in-al-anon) Your words really touched me deeply. I hope others will click the link and read through (perhaps they are leery to click links) I believe your words can help many. I believe your writing is your therapy and you do it well. Thank You so much for sharing. Your son is very fortunate to have you as a father.
