As parents of a young adult with addiction issues, we were delighted when our son completed his first full year as a sober person.  Our joy was nothing compared to the joy he experienced.   He walked the walk and followed the 12 step program and while we were supportive of him during that time, we recognized that during those days, weeks, months and then years of early recovery, just about anything can happen that can derail the progress the addicted has made during his walk along the “Long and Winding Road.”

Addiction issues hit your family like a violent storm.   You may not get advanced warning, but you seek shelter and advice on how to weather the many issues that your family will face.   Penn Foundation Recovery Center provided an excellent shelter with resources and programs that helped us work through the problem.   Our son found help and began the basic steps he needed to begin his recovery.   Was the process perfect? Sadly, no, because humans will sometimes fail to follow and hold to the things that will keep them sober, but the good news is that resources are there to help the addicted find there way along the path to sobriety.

Our journey continues and as parents we want others to know that you must support those you love and care about and help them see they have a purpose in life.   Our son has told us several times that if we did not take the firm stands against his drug and alcohol life style he may have decided to end his life.   We were not going to let that happen.