A funny thing happens when the kids don’t have any immediate troubles… I am forced to face my own. Dan has been home for nine days and attended nine meetings. His friends are going with him. There have been no signs of any substances or substance use in my house. Cathy is settling in; her emotions are steadier and she’s regaining her focus. Allen is covering some ground with his therapist, learning to communicate emotions, and taking responsibility for his own health in a more active way.
So now, I have no one to look at but me, my house, my finances. They are all pretty messy (um…it’s not a pretty mess though). I don’t really want to do this. It’s so much easier to ignore my bills because of my children’s crises!
Also, I have not gone to an al-anon meeting yet. What’s with that? What am I avoiding? After all that’s happened, it seemed like an easy thing. My denial — an old friend — still tends to kick in. I recognize her. That’s why I’ve been avoiding this page. But here I am. One Mom Talking.
A random thought: Do I need to get a flu shot? For the kids too?
One Mom Talking: The ongoing story of one mom, three teens, and heroin. 