Hey family, didnt think I would be back so soon.At my job and my friend says'Did Eric tell you?Said tell us what.?..BUSTED , 23 year old,this saturday afternoon at 4;50 pm, Eric F, in Highland New York,misdeameanor,possession stolen property,set of works an controlled substances(junk)In the Ulster county paper ,across river from our district ,Dutchess County..Hanging with same people I spoke about(still active)3 misdemeanors and a bad track record...The emotions that run thru are family are most manic /depressive..We will place this in the hands of our God and make the best of each day forward....I needed to share this with you ,to get it out knowing that by working the principles of 'recovery" I can stay focused ,be strong as a father can be and know that God has a reason for everything.(someday I will know what it is) thanks for all being here.My brain has gone from upper level to lower level in a matter of hours but 'WITH HIM ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE ! Yikes this hurts...keep our family in your thoughts, thanks,,,,,..peace.....
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Mike-I will keep ya'll in my prayers. Similar situation happened to me, I was on the recieving end of the justice system-my mom had to sit back and let me learn my lesson. I know I put her thru hell, but it was the tough love deal and it worked-for awhile, then I was back to the same crap that put me there in the first place. That was 15 yrs. ago and I had to go thru that to be the person I am today- A much better person. God allowed that situation to happen so that His will for my life would be done. So, keep positive, I know it doesn't make it easier, but God has a plan for all of this.
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"...To weather the storms of tomorrow, you've got to have strength today."
I know nothing hurts quite like this stuff does...for me, no matter how much I trust and know that all will work for the good of God, there is still just no way out or around that human pain. With my daughter, I had to get to the place where I could at least stand firm that no matter what I wasn't going to go down with her, even if she killed herself (which she was working hard to do). It hurt like hell, but I didn't use and that alone enabled me to deal with everything else. As Tisa said, hopefully his spiritual awakening is embedded in his rude awakening, sooner or later. Take care.
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From dying and surviving to living and thriving. LeeU
A new day brings another shot at following my God's will.We are becoming numb to all this as you said Lee the awakening just isnt there.We are okay and living "our lives as Eric will have to do his!! Its a blessing having the support groups and fellowship to share the pain as for many years I would do my Sgt.Rock thing,and not pay attention to the help I asked for.I very much take suggestions and try and get out of the way now.Sometimes 'HARDHEADS"do come around..Have a blessed and productive day
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I propose that when you read these words, close your eyes, ask the God your Understanding to be in you, and then Meditate on Mikes familys well being. I do so, at this very moment, and will try to hold concern for Mikes family, up to God, for at least 5 minutes !
Love makes anything possible, love can move a mountain and love is the only thing in the world that is recieved freely when asked, ,,,,,,
hmmmmm, that was my five minutes.
And after that, I know that all our prayers will be answered, and Mkies family will achieve peace of heart and closeness with Higher Power like never before !
Amen.
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Raman an addict clean and serene just for today in NA Worldwide ; live to love and love to live the NA Way !!!
Hey Raman, I sent you an e mail from my work URL.iALSO SENT YOU MY HOME E MAIL.I would be honored and humbled to be part of your personal support group.I'll try and mail you tonight from home after (9;00 p.m I have a Naranon meeting after work.peace my friend!
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Hey Mike, that's a tough one (assuming that it's your son that you're talking about?). Well hitting bottom is a blessing not a curse. It's those consequences that help the addict to break down the denial and become willing, facing life on life's terms. Best thing to do is not enable, which is tough.
yeah my 23 year old,clean for a year and half,and now back on (not ready).Having tons of support ,working both programs(NA/naranon)has been a blessing and I know what needs to be done,but when its your kids you got to work even harder. I know from my own years of devastation only total surrender can bring you to the starting point! thanks for all the support here Dean this forum has also been another blessing in my life.We are one and we'll work things out together...Jail again for him,,maybe graduation to "big time" all in Gods hands.I'll just get out of the way and let the work get done..Thanx for carin man! peace........
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Hi Mike, your family is in my prayers. My son is 22.5 years old. This hits close to home. My sponsor (and friend of 14 years) is going through it with his son. He's been in the state's detention for 2 years now for sleeping with a minor. Before that he spent 2 years in a juvenile center for a variety of dumb stuff that we used to get away with. My heart goes out to you.
