My parents have put up with so much crap from me & helped me with raising my oldest son. I just think that their going to be disapointed in me again. I am 30 years old now but they've been dealing with this addiction problem of mine since I was 13 & the heroin problem specifically for over 8 years now. All though I finally feel as though I'm getting my life in order I'm afraid that they just won't understand & they'll look @ it as if I'm still using. What do you think is the best way to tell them any ideas? My husband & I are moving in with my Grandmother to help her & she lives very close to my parents so I'm afraid that their going to find out, cause I go to the clinic every morning so I thought that it would be better that they hear it from me then someone else.
2006-10-04 05:11:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I would talk this out with someone at the clinic. - noone can tell you what to do but it can be easier to make a decision when talking it out with others. I would think you are on a step program and if that is the case perhaps you should consider :
Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
I cant answer for your parents but I can say if you were my daughter I would be proud of you for your efforts. What you are dealing with is a very difficult situation to be in. Being a parent I would acknowlege this and suport you in any and every way I could..... But Im not your Mom
Good luck
2006-10-04 05:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
By maintenance, do you mean recovery? If so, I would think that your parents would be very understanding. I mean, you obviously got yourself into this program. Wouldn't they be proud that you did it on your own and no one had to force you?
I would just tell them. Then again, I've never known anyone with a serious drug problem, which seems to be what your describing. Afterall, you've been using longer than you haven't been (17 years?). The only thing similar I have is an uncle who has been to alchol rehabs of every kind and never with success.
I hope you get where you want to be in life. Just be honest with your parents- I'm sure they'd be supportive.
2006-10-04 05:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you moving on with your life, getting it back together? If so, then your parents should be thrilled to hear this. Be open and honest, tell them you are trying to work this out.
At least you are speaking to yours.... The last time I spoke to my mother, after not seeing her in 9 years (or talking) the first words out of her mouth was "Are you Happy?" then right after that "I am spending your inheritance." Now that blows....
Good luck with you and yours....
2006-10-04 05:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by wallcritter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing would be to talk to your sponsor about this. But you should realize that your parents love you and will be glad you are finally getting help.
2006-10-04 05:15:48 · answer #4 · answered by megonjay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just sit them down and be honest with them. It is your best chance at being around them again!
2006-10-04 05:14:17 · answer #5 · answered by Jesabel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell them then prove it to them by showing them w/ acts, such as getting a job, that u're getting back on track.
2006-10-04 05:15:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋