Oh, that is SO hard. I'm really sorry. Since you were raising him, was there a family situation that was bad early on in his life? That puts a person at greater risk for these types of things later on unfortunately. Like insult on injury. Unfortunately, it is usually consequences that make someone wake up. If you are codependent in that you protect him, make allowances for him, let him get away from things, then you are unfortunately part of the problem too. I know it is hard and very scary to think of what would happen to him if you stopped providing a place to stay or food. But he is an adult now and making really poor choices and stealing from you. There SHOULD be a consequence for that. Do you feel he is addicted now? Would he attend a 12 step meeting? See a therapist? I think you can ask him to, set up some house rules and if he doesn't follow, you're going to have to let him suffer the consequences to hopefully get his life back in order. I'm so sorry. What a tough position to be in!
Did he go to the appt on Monday?
Hello, sorry for answering so late.
It was a hard period for me with my work and worries, but now he is home, I am glad that he is better and now i can talk with him without saying stupid things.
All medical staff it was great, every time, when i had questions about the situation of my brother they always answer me and explain why he do that. My brother talk about all medical staff very beautiful, i can't believe it.
He is fine, he stayed there 14 days, he is very different, is a new person, now he is home and continue the treatment.
Now we have to wait until he finish the treatment and go back for another small check/control.
I really hope that he will be the kind soul that I had raised and never starts using again the alcohol and drugs....
Hope to have the opportunity to recommend this center to others who has issues with alcohol and drugs..
Thank you that you care !
What a great update!!! Hope you 2 are still doing well.