Struggling with my 33 yr old daughter who is a

Struggling Help
#1

Struggling with my 33 yr old daughter who is a meth addict causing havoc in our lives. I've tried 7 yrs helping her. She doesn't want it. :pray: Ugh!

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#2

If they're 3 or 33, they are still our babies. Patience patience and strength. As long as it doesn't lead to your own demise we have to continue to help our children in trouble.

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#3

No one accepts help until they are ready. You can only always be available with boundaries :purple_heart:

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#4

Angela, I know it’s extremely difficult but I learned the hard way. I can’t help anyone that doesn’t ASK for my help or DO THEIR PART!
I was an addict that didn’t want help. My loved ones finally kicked me to the curb. And thank God they did🙏
15+ years of sobriety and grateful.

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#5

Thank you it is difficult. My solution is is to set boundaries.

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#6

My 22 y/o is in sober living now. I understand

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#7

I understand the struggle. I have lived experience with my adult daughter on the streets in gang life. I had to take her children who were left alone struggling. The medical system here was not in line yet with meth addiction so I had to help myself. I learned 3 main things, the 3 C's: you did not Cause it, (so try not to blame yourself); you can't Control it (for you are not talking to your child you are talking to the drug); you can't Cure it, only the addict can choose healing and recovery on their own time. Setting boundaries but have compassion. Refuse to enable by: paying bills, paying fines, buying groceries, cleaning their house are some steps. Self care is so important to keep up your strength and sanity. I wish you well.

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