Son’s birthday
Somebody supporting another with alcohol and cannabis addictions
My son is 22 today and instead of looking forward to celebrating with him I’m anxious, sad and feel helpless. We have made plans today that he initially suggested and confirmed he wanted to do several times. With the long weekend off work I can see his use has increased and that familiar disconnected look in his eye. We are meant to be leaving in two hours. I’m constantly thinking how to manage the situation as I doubt he will be mentally and physically up to going out. My 16 year old daughter has also recognised the signs and said this happens every birthday, Christmas etc. I’ve paid for something for the three of us to do. We will still go but it makes me so sad the impact addiction has.
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Somebody supporting another with cannabis and ketamine addictions
I am so sorry for you and your daughter. I hope you managed to go out and have a good time. I hope your son saw that you are a caring and loving mum.
It is my son’s birthday in a few days, too but the same as you l feel his distance. I do not think he wants to be near me.
It is my son’s birthday in a few days, too but the same as you l feel his distance. I do not think he wants to be near me.
Somebody supporting another with alcohol and cannabis addictions
Thank you for your message. We did go out in the end. He managed a few hours doing an activity he enjoys. Didn’t want to go for a meal as planned, he hasn’t been eating much recently. He went out for a few hours and came home drunk and probably stoned. Won’t open his presents and cards. Keeps saying he will do it later and now tomorrow. Said he’s not bothered about birthdays.
I hope you manage to be ok through your sons birthday xxx
I hope you manage to be ok through your sons birthday xxx
Somebody supporting another with alcohol, cocaine, and ketamine addictions
So hard for you. Keep looking after yourself..you know it's all you can do x