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DEALING WITH ADDICTION |
As a parent, for my kids I fear, some day someone will drug them.
I always say "I love you", and affectionately, I hug
them.
I do my best at teaching them to do just what it takes
To learn from dad, and not to make his stupid, same mistakes.
I ask my God watch over them, each night on bended knees.
That doesn't mean they'll listen nor do everything I
please.
For those who have a loved one who, you think, might be addicted:
I know you feel your hands are tied. That somehow you're
restricted.
In the world of drugs and alcohol, there's something I might
mention:
It's friends and family gathering to do an intervention.
It's delicate material. Effective when done proper.
If your daughter's out there using, please don't wait
to try and stop her.
There's a lot of dangerous drugs out there. It only takes
one time
For them to go sadly overdose, persuaded by some slime.
If you think that they are using, this is not the time to sleep.
Get involved before you find, they've gotten in too deep.
Before they reach that scary place. The point of no return.
Before they lose their mind or life, please show them your
concern.
Find everyone who cares for them, and let them know, just that.
Pray they will open up to you, and tell you where they're at.
This time, it must be tender. Love and warmth must fill the air.
Say how much you love them and how much you truly care.
Tell them they are needing help. That you are there to give it.
Show them there is more to life, and help them learn to live it.
Abstain from cold behavior. This will not achieve your goal.
See if they'll seek treatment 'fore their using takes
its toll.
Assure them that you love them. Let them feel your true affection.
Apologize for any wrongs, and work on their correction.
Admit mistakes that you have made, in pushing them away.
Tell them you will work with them, beginning from this day.
If you're sincere in helping with your loved one getting
clean,
Then put a plan together. It is time to intervene.