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Myself, my son

Posted By severityde89

"Myself, my son"

About: Parent Support Link

(as a service user),

I became aware of my sons negative behaviour 3 to 4 years ago.

He had asked for help regarding his alcohol problems, Nov 2022. From then chaos and mayhem ensued. I was overwhelmed by my son's problems and his family, with demands on my time, to help and support, unknown to me at that time i was not able to see clearly what was happening. I became aware of the PSL through inclusion and was offered help, one to one and within groups, i was becoming more unwell daily by the situation, watching my son struggle was heart-breaking.

I believes he would die on a daily basis, and became constantly hysterical and extremely frightened, I met Karen and she was able to listen and guide me. I am so very thankful, for her extraordinary support, I'm convinced I would have become extremely unwell if not worse.

She gave me the space, safety, and understanding , guidance to unleash my various confusing emotions. With Karens kind help and the group support continuing, including talks from Johnny, I at last feel able to live and accept.

My son is now sober for last few months he moved back to my home with me as he lost his home, wife almost his life he is determined to stay sober to reconnect with himself and his children. These wonderful supporters may never know just how much they have done and are continuing to do for my mental and physical health and I THANK YOU..

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Response from Rhona Hawkins, Service Manager, Parent Support Link, Inclusion 3 months ago
Rhona Hawkins
Service Manager, Parent Support Link,
Inclusion

Submitted on 30/07/2025 at 09:47
Published on Care Opinion at 09:47

Thank you so much for sharing your powerful and deeply personal journey. It’s clear how much pain, confusion, and fear you’ve experienced over the past few years, and especially since your son reached out for help in 2022. Your honesty about feeling overwhelmed, frightened, and emotionally exhausted is incredibly moving, and it highlights just how difficult and consuming it can be to support a loved one through addiction and crisis.

It’s also deeply inspiring to hear how the PSL, Karen, and the group support,have made such a positive difference in your life. The safe space they provided, along with compassion and guidance, clearly helped you find a way through the chaos and begin to heal. That you now feel more able to live and accept is such a powerful testament to your strength and the value of the support you’ve received.

And now, to hear that your son is sober, back home, and committed to rebuilding his life and his relationship with his children, that’s a major milestone. It’s a hopeful reminder that recovery, while incredibly hard, is possible. Your love and presence have clearly played a role in his journey, just as support has played a role in yours.

Thank you again for your openness and courage. Your story will undoubtedly bring hope to others who are still in the thick of it.

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