A Friend's Son...

[Corvus]

I often read this forum, but have never written to it. I hired a friend's son to do some construction and restoration on a home. The kid has had a history of drug and alcohol problems. I thought this job might help him in his recovery; not so, things have gone badly. I cannot bring myself to tell his father and mother about this. If you would take a moment and say a prayer for David I would be most grateful.

Thank you, Sean.

[monkeyball]

Hi Sean,
         This is one that is close to my heart and I will be praying for David. Drug and alcohol addiction is an ugly animal,a very tuff one to put the lid on. I will pray for David and his family.
                                    Craig

[Doc Nock]

Prayer up for your situation and David.

I worked in the inner-city for a long time in non-profit settings. We'd see guys clean up good, get out of prison, get a job and then when the income started, the parasites came outa the woodwork needling to "party"...on the working person's dime, of course!

That was the trigger that spiraled them down again: disposable income. Often took several trials for them to finally figure out to get outa Dodge adn away from the old circle of user / friends (NOT).

Hard call on telling his folks...

Prayers for all concerned...

[BenBow]

Same as monkeyball, prayers sent

[mooseman1967]

Prayers sent my friend. I do know that one of the the things that helped me the most was when friends and family talked to me strait to my face instead of behind my back. But each person is different on how they handle things. Also a lot of so called friends went their seperate ways when I quit, which was good. It's a hard road but it can be done when that person WANTS to do it. That is the key they have to want it. My experience is only with alcohal so take it for what it's worth. Sober since Jan. 4, 2008. JMHO if his parents are around him much they allready know. Again I pray that soon your friends son realizes that there is a problem and isn't afraid to get help. Contact any AA hotline it's not just for those that abuse it's for anyone with questions. Oakland office (510-839-8900)

[Corvus]

Thank you all. I had forgotten that falling down and getting up is a ongoing part of recovery. I'll talk to David first, see what we can salvage for this wreck. Thanks again.