DH is coming home from treatment

TeagansMom609 wrote: Well Shawn was planning on coming home November 15th, but now because the hurricane hit the town he is in real bad he is coming home on Tuesday, November 1st! Im so nervous. Im afraid that he will come home and be ok for awhile but then relapse. I know I have to have faith but its pretty hard. He is going to go to meetings every day, and he has to get a sponser to talk to daily so hopefully that helps him stay on track. Wish us luck!

PrairieMom replied: Has he been doing well in treatment until now? I wish you both luck. It sounds like you are in for a bumpy ride. Do you have a support system for YOU?

MyBlueEyedBabies replied: Good Luck to all 3 soon to be 4 of you.

amymom replied: Good Luck. I am sure it will go well. I am praying for you. Take care.

TeagansMom609 replied:
Yes he has been doing very well in treatment but can you imagine how hard it is to quit drinking? Its everywhere all the time. Parties, picnics, restaurants, tv, etc. I myself cant say that I could go the rest of my life without a drink. But then again, I never let alcohol effect my life in a negative way like he did. Maybe that would be enough to make me never drink again. But im just scared for the day he thinks he is strong enough to just have "one drink".

It sure will be an adventure once he gets home..

P.S. My family offers me alot of support. I really should be going to Alanon, but just havent gone yet.

coasterqueen replied: Good luck.

You really really should go to Alnon (sp?). IMO it's a must for someone dealing with an alcoholic and can help you see what he is going through from a different perspective in order to know how to deal with him.

Living with an alcoholic means no parties, no bars, no anywhere with alcohol AT ALL. At least in the beginning. It means you not taking drinks at all too. This can only help him be successful.

I wish you and your family the very best.

gr33n3y3z replied: Good Luck and I will be saying a prayer for all of you
Keep me posted

kayla's mama replied: Wishing you and your family the best of luck. I'll be praying for you and for shawn to have the strength

Maddie&EthansMom replied: ITA with Karen. It will be okay. I am praying for you.

My2Beauties replied: My P&PTs are with you and Shawn. It's going to be a hard road ahead, but no matter what thoughts are in the back of your mind, try to be as positive, comforting, and supportive as possible. He did this for his family, he took the first step, everyone has to be a part of his healing process

ediep replied: good luck!!!

Sarah&Mackenzie replied: Good luck and you and your family are in my thougths and prayers!!

moped replied: That is great news!

Please keep us posted!

We will be thinking about you

Debra replied: I hope all goes well for you guys & that Shawn can stay sober for his sake as well as the rest of your families!

A&A'smommy replied: GOOD LUCK and just keep being the encouraging wife we all know you are!!!

JAYMESMOM replied: It will be a rough road but it will be one that you will have to work on together. This does mean no drinking on your part or going to places with that atmosphere ecspecially for the first 6 months. There will also be times down the road when he is not gng to be able to go to those places because he knows temptation will be strong - you will need to support that.

I have dealt with alcoholics most of my life - my aunt, cousin, and grandmas are all recovering alcoholics.

My father became addicted to perscription medication after a brain illness and surgery left him with nerve damage.

It is a hard road but one that will only make you stronger.

He can do this and you have to remind him of that. Feel free to PM if you would like to talk.

Lucky for me my husband realized the signs before it got to late. But every day I worry that he will become his father. Everday he works at not being that way.

3xsthefun replied: Good luck! I will keep you all in my thoughts!

Hillbilly Housewife replied: Goo dluck.



From personal experience, recovering alcoholics often seem to be cranky... but I know you're strong and you will be able to handle it.

It does mean a life change for everyone involved.