My 26 year old son has had a long history of drug abuse, drinking, rebellion, lying, stealing and jail. His mother and I split up 7 years ago and I remarried 6 years ago and relocated to Australia from Texas.
About 2 years ago my son told me he was now clean and was working to become a responsible person. I can't tell you how happy I was. His mother seemed to confirm it and, since he was a cook and I operated a restaurant, I began to think maybe we could work together, and I could get to know my CLEAN son.
We emailed and spoke regularly and he told me how difficult it was to move forward when so many folks daily remind you of the past. I suggested he come to Australia, and that he did 9 months ago.
To shorten the story, he may be clean from drugs but it is replaced with alcohol. He still lies, cheats, steals just like before. The past 9 months have been hell. To compound matters, he was clearly trying to drive a wedge between his stepmom and me.
I finally had enough and he is leaving in a few days for Texas.
I am sitting here this morning in tears. What will become of him? I have searched my heart, and I know he is what he has chosen to become. Will he speak to me again? He blames me for all his troubles.
I know the words... I am to turn him over to God. I have to trust God to do His work in Sean. Thats all well and good. I am just sick about this.
I am sending him away with little money, no job, nothing. He is going to have to make it on his own, and he probably won't.
If someone has some perfect words, now would be a great time to hear them.
About 2 years ago my son told me he was now clean and was working to become a responsible person. I can't tell you how happy I was. His mother seemed to confirm it and, since he was a cook and I operated a restaurant, I began to think maybe we could work together, and I could get to know my CLEAN son.
We emailed and spoke regularly and he told me how difficult it was to move forward when so many folks daily remind you of the past. I suggested he come to Australia, and that he did 9 months ago.
To shorten the story, he may be clean from drugs but it is replaced with alcohol. He still lies, cheats, steals just like before. The past 9 months have been hell. To compound matters, he was clearly trying to drive a wedge between his stepmom and me.
I finally had enough and he is leaving in a few days for Texas.
I am sitting here this morning in tears. What will become of him? I have searched my heart, and I know he is what he has chosen to become. Will he speak to me again? He blames me for all his troubles.
I know the words... I am to turn him over to God. I have to trust God to do His work in Sean. Thats all well and good. I am just sick about this.
I am sending him away with little money, no job, nothing. He is going to have to make it on his own, and he probably won't.
If someone has some perfect words, now would be a great time to hear them.
