Update on my brother

[letsgetweird]

I deleted the original thread. I posted that my brother, who is an alcoholic, confessed his drug use to me.

I wanted to update that he checked into rehab this afternoon. I hope this is the beginning of a new start for him.

I appreciate all the input and good thoughts I received.

[calamity]

I am so glad to hear he is getting the help he needs

Big hugs to you

[underwaterrhymes]

❤️

[lilafowler]

I wish him good luck and strength.

[berbles]

That's really good to hear, LGW. Hopefully he takes this seriously.

Have you looked into Al-Anon or Nar-Anon for you and your mom? Also, check with the rehab facility. Sometimes they have programs for the families too.

[letsgetweird]

Sept 12, 2016 17:54:22 GMT -5 berbles said:

That's really good to hear, LGW. Hopefully he takes this seriously.

Have you looked into Al-Anon or Nar-Anon for you and your mom? Also, check with the rehab facility. Sometimes they have programs for the families too.

They do have a family program at the treatment center.

[berbles]

Sept 12, 2016 17:55:09 GMT -5 letsgetweird said:

Sept 12, 2016 17:54:22 GMT -5 berbles said:

That's really good to hear, LGW. Hopefully he takes this seriously.

Have you looked into Al-Anon or Nar-Anon for you and your mom? Also, check with the rehab facility. Sometimes they have programs for the families too.

They do have a family program at the treatment center.

Awesome. DEFINITELY take full advantage of that.

[bugandbibs]

My best wishes for your brother and your entire family.

[vicky]

Hugs. I hope the treatment is effective and all turns out well.

[lexxasaurus]

I hope he embraces recovery and I'm happy to hear he's getting help.

[notoriousmeg]

That's great news. Sending you both good thoughts. ❤️

[jreeds]

This is a great step

[jodinia]

I wish you and he the best in this.

[kevin arnold]

I'm glad for this update. Good luck to your brother!

[themysteriouswife]

I hope everything goes well for him.

[textbookcase]

I'm so glad! I hope it goes well for him.

[sac10]

I'm glad to hear and hope it works out.

[JLV]

Good luck to him!

[Deleted]

That is great news. Hope rehab works for him. Hopefully after his release, he'll transition right into AA. It's a huge step for an alcoholic/addict to admit he has a problem. Good luck to your brother!

[malibu]

Sept 12, 2016 17:55:38 GMT -5 berbles said:

Sept 12, 2016 17:55:09 GMT -5 letsgetweird said:

They do have a family program at the treatment center.

Awesome. DEFINITELY take full advantage of that.

For sure. When my H went to treatment two years ago, I went to the family program and it was incredibly helpful. Not only did I learn about how addiction works, I was able to commiserate and open up to others who were going through the same things with their family members. It's very healing.