My reflection: I, too, tried to curtail my son’s addiction by issuing ultimatums. It took years of pain for me to realize that I could control nothing. Although I wanted only health and healing for my son, my plan of action for Jeff was often counterproductive.
Today’s Promise to consider: I admit that I cannot control my child’s addiction, and I can’t dictate the rules the disease will follow. What I can control is my own behavior. Today, I will pray, go to support meetings, read addiction literature, and work with professionals. I will stay close with hope and allow my son the space to find the courage inside himself to fight against his addiction.
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You can control your child's addiction! The problem is it will be short lived because addiction sometimes needs to cooperate with us until it can find its way back to its destructive nature. Addiction fooled me many times, don't let it fool you.
Pat, Good point and wise words: addiction sometimes needs to cooperate with us until it can find its way back to its destructive nature. Thanks for your continued support.