tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post2023234045185489909..comments2023-09-06T08:41:41.491-05:00Comments on TrailBoss: It never gets easierTrailbosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10560979016510119034noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-8355724647731436512009-07-16T12:22:41.433-05:002009-07-16T12:22:41.433-05:00You did the right thing. You are so brave. It'...You did the right thing. You are so brave. It's very hard to say no to your child who you love so much. But at the end of the day, hopefully, it will have been worth it. I pray that Ryan recovers. Only then will he see that you had done right by him. Stay strong and take care of your health.<br /><br />xox<br />Linda and ChefChefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184934332803079768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-11529655138057810222009-07-15T01:04:52.062-05:002009-07-15T01:04:52.062-05:00it sounds like you did the right thing for you.
...it sounds like you did the right thing for you. <br /><br />you can safely say that when this disease has people by the throat, they are no longer who we know them to be. it helps me to look at it like that so that i can protect myself from their disease.<br /><br />it's hard and of course you love your child, but as i said his disease is who he is right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-37287127395899371022009-07-13T09:47:24.613-05:002009-07-13T09:47:24.613-05:00TB, I'm glad that you are keeping the focus on...TB, I'm glad that you are keeping the focus on you and not on Ryan. It is good to take care of yourself and not fall for the manipulations of addicts/alcoholics. You are a wise lady.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-86899559095905763562009-07-12T14:52:24.000-05:002009-07-12T14:52:24.000-05:00Not enabling an addict that you love is SO hard. ...Not enabling an addict that you love is SO hard. The shoes you're walking in are heartbreaking, but you must take care of yourself. Big hugs and prayers coming your way!Hula Girl at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818235856941945733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-39088071603738380752009-07-12T14:39:56.945-05:002009-07-12T14:39:56.945-05:00Kevin is himself an alcoholic and is still drinkin...Kevin is himself an alcoholic and is still drinking. Ryan told me that 2 weeks ago they were over in Illinois when Kevin asked him to hand him that bottle in the back seat. Ryan looked and held up a bottle of vodka. He said "is this it?" Kevin said that he needed a shot and took one while he was driving. He can't help Ryan. He won't even help himself.Trailbosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560979016510119034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-35709593713411657152009-07-12T07:58:22.996-05:002009-07-12T07:58:22.996-05:00I forgot to mention last night he can go to a half...I forgot to mention last night he can go to a half-way house and live there for 30 days or longer. There are solutions. He just wants others to do it for him. <br /><br />I am sure Kevin knows all this, but is he sober enough to help?Scott Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361224878660334532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-40601641896995754492009-07-12T06:52:08.826-05:002009-07-12T06:52:08.826-05:00I know it's gotta be tough.
The selfishness of...I know it's gotta be tough.<br />The selfishness of addiction is amazing. We (alcoholics) rarely realize the damage we do to those we love, unless we are part of the fortunate few who are blessed with recovery.<br />Take care of yourself.dAAvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378341182741173178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-40182196174941499232009-07-12T06:16:21.264-05:002009-07-12T06:16:21.264-05:00I have had that guilt card played on me many times...I have had that guilt card played on me many times. Unlike you, I fell for it, and I know now I did no favors. <br />I really admire your strength TB. People do pull themselves up when they are ready..Ryan still wants someone to pull for him.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496172669599418214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-51665322485870554262009-07-12T06:05:33.629-05:002009-07-12T06:05:33.629-05:00You are doing the right thing. Addicts will try t...You are doing the right thing. Addicts will try to manipulate you until the very end! You are spot on doing him a favor. I know he doesn't see it that way, they never do, but you could be saving his life by making him live it himself and face the consequences of his actions - not yours! Keep the focus on you which is where it should be! Thinking of you and sending you well wishes!Ginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11927048986907155785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-13317114262284204952009-07-12T02:48:17.511-05:002009-07-12T02:48:17.511-05:00Hang in there TB! I think you are doing what you n...Hang in there TB! I think you are doing what you need to do. Stay strong.<br />I hope Ryan will be ok and that he will realize you are doing this for him, and that you are not against him.<br />I'll keep Ryan, you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!Paint Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095673661149903754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-16093123830503061722009-07-12T01:09:12.880-05:002009-07-12T01:09:12.880-05:00I admire you so. Tough love is a hard thing. Hang ...I admire you so. Tough love is a hard thing. Hang in there, and take care of yourself. HUGS.Dusty Devoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189765860565288064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527778005327798454.post-74245252644084178472009-07-12T00:43:44.404-05:002009-07-12T00:43:44.404-05:00Hugs to you dear Lady!! what strength you have. Yo...Hugs to you dear Lady!! what strength you have. You are doing the right thing , until he learns to be his own safety net ,there will be no point in providing him with one. So hard for you as his mom! Will keep you all in my prayersSherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.com