Dare I Get My Hopes Up

mallyh | 09:47 Sun 25th Oct 2020 | ChatterBank

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sorry to bore you with this but im happy ......son was given a place in a hostel during lock down ,it seems to have worked wonders on him he is on a very low dose of subutex.is looking after himself and has now been offered a flat .he is nervous but really looking forward to living in a decent place .he has been to see us a few times and im getting a glimpse of my son back .this is such a turning point for him ,just hope he has the strength to stay this way .he has had chances before with rehab etc but he does seem different now.

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thankyou all xx he sounds so positive even more so than when he was in rehab ,mr mally and i are really hopeful at the moment xx

nailit

Just remember Mally, that the vast majority of addicts have lapses.
You lose many battles to win a war.
But this DOES sound hopeful.
Everything crossed for you.

gness

Mally, I really hope that this is the start of you getting your son back..... Gx

Rosie29

I do sincerely hope that all goes well for your son. Look after yourself as well and try to keep strong through this wonderful breakthrough. X

wolf63

I really hope that this is the first positive step towards him getting his life back.

You are all in a horrible situation and I hope that this is a positive sign for the future.

mallyh

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thankyou x we had our hopes raised a few times but this feels different xx

nailit

Its threads like yours Mally, that make me realise what I must have put my own parents through when my drinking got out of control,
Bottle of vodka for breakfast, in and out of the justice system, psych hospitals etc.