"Parent Support Link changed my life"

I had not had a life since my grandson was using, everything was about him and thinking that if he was ok then I would be ok. It became a very sad and lonely place to be. I lost contact with many people. I only worried about where he was what he needed and him getting the help he needed.

This went on for many many years until one day I was speaking to a lovely lady in the doctors surgery and she knew of my grandson and could clearly see the effect it had had, she handed me a telephone number and said call these people they will help you.

So I called and spoke to Rhona at Parent Support Link and thank god I did as I am 100% sure I would still be living the life I now call (no life what life his life) We had time together I felt I could be honest and I was not judged in any way, I was never told that I should or had to do something and over time I learnt that actually I did have a life as well and I should start living it as my Grandson was doing as he pleased and I needed to start living my life again.

It was not easy to make the changes but one step at a time and I have got there. My Grandson is still using but I now do not sit up all night waiting for him to come home then, worry if he has not eaten or had a bath. I now go to my bed and sleep and feel like I have energy in the morning that I can call on a friend or go for a walk. These little things that we take for grated which when they are gone mean so much.

If I can give anyone reading this any advice at all, it would be to get in touch with Parent Support Link and get some support now! They will back you and help you to get your strength back as if you where anything like me I lost mine completely and only now can see I was living his life not mine.

Get your time back as you can't live in someone else's shadow especially when it is not a nice place to be.