regentrude Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 It has been a year since my friend's 17 year old son died. This post is in his memory. Drugs do not discriminate. Being a "good kid", having a loving stable home, being a good student, being an athlete - none of these are a guarantee. The scary truth is that once was once too much. I am sure none of the kids thought it could happen to them. Telling his story in the hope that maybe it prevents one kid from doing the same is all we can do as we grieve with his family who are currently reliving the heartbreaking days when their son was in a coma and they had to withdraw life support. Please talk to your teens and hug them. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/531539-talk-to-your-child-about-drugs-update-in-post-1/?hl=%20drugs 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I remember when you relayed this awful news a year ago. Thanks for the reminder. Holding his family in the light -- the anniversary must be very painful for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I can't imagine. Thanks for keeping his memory alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 So very tragic. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Please talk to your teens and hug them. I've talked with mine. I regularly talk with those at school. I wish we could get through to all of them. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 We drive by a group of addicts every morning. I just have my 2 youngest with me, but every couple of weeks I make a comment about where drugs always lead and what they do to you. The boys can see the proof. But I know it's hard. I have several distant (cousins, uncles) who have struggled with drugs. Some have managed to stay clean for decades now (they impress me so much! I can not imagine their struggle). Others are still stuck in it. My one cousin's son is homeless thanks to drugs, yet it is not bottom enough for him yet. It's so sad. Thank you for the reminder. It is important to always be talking to our kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Oh my! I remember when you posted that, and I cannot believe it's been a year already. So terribly tragic for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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