What does a dad do after watching his son for a decade through Heroin addiction? Can you think of anything worse? Some say walk away! They tell me, “an addict needs to save their own dammed self”. What can a dad do anyway? Cry? Drink? go to a movie? Come on! I love this kid; so don’t all dads!…and moms. When he squeezed out of his mother 27 years ago that made me cry. That was real joy. That was a miracle. A little wrinkled blue guy looking up at me through glazed newborn eyes. I am his dad. Wow? Now a Dad on fire. Owen is in Yuma now, engaged in a rehab facility called the Light House, run by Community Bridges, an Arizona Statewide social services organization that administers detox and residential services in addition to wide range of other mental health programs. I pray as I always have, that this will be his time. That freedom will finally be within his grasp; that he will see a glint of light at a very long and dark tunnel. Of course my heart goes out to all the father’s and mothers that have experienced the scourge of drug addiction of one of their loved ones . I say don’t give up. Take as good of care of your self as possible. Its hard; maybe the hardest thing you will ever know.
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September 28, 2014 at 12:27 am
Keith
I gotta call you soon. It’s been a while since we’ve talked. I’m still clean. life is good. No, life is great!
November 30, 2014 at 7:38 pm
John Greene
Our friend’s son was also addicted. It was a roller coaster ride for the family. Now his father talks at local schools to help other families and teens learn about drugs and how to say no. Since he lost his son, he finds it very healing to try to help others.
June 27, 2016 at 2:12 pm
Elevation Malibu
Thank you for the daily reminder of inspiration and gratitude. May all the best find you and your family.. This was so moving to read.