Date: 2/17/2008 9:17:00 PM
From Authorid: 13119
I hope one day he is able to get his addiction under control and know that you are still there for him.  |
Date: 2/17/2008 9:19:00 PM
From Authorid: 31255
It's hard to watch people make bad decisions and go down a slippery path. Maybe you will lucky and maybe this time it will be a wake up call. He is actually probably safer there than on the road drunk.  |
Date: 2/17/2008 9:19:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
i'm sorry this happened.. it's a hard thing to see your family members struggling through illness and addiction...it sounds like he accepts what he has done wrong and is ready to serve the time  |
Date: 2/17/2008 11:26:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}  |
Date: 2/18/2008 2:05:00 AM
From Authorid: 30747
Well, the bright side is he'll have plenty of time to work on his addiction in jail. I hope they offer him rehabilitation in there. Sounds like he's a good kid who needs guidance. I don't know why but I have a feeling everything is going to work out okay.  |
Date: 2/18/2008 2:26:00 AM
From Authorid: 10657
Rika, I know you aren't asking for our thoughts or prayers but, please know you have mine. I am sure this is a traumatic experience for the family as a whole ((HUGS))  |
Date: 2/18/2008 5:03:00 AM
From Authorid: 28848
I'm sorry Rika.  |
Date: 2/18/2008 5:23:00 AM
From Authorid: 36901
As you know, I can completely relate. My oldest brother (2 years younger than myself) has been in prison for 5 years. He gets out the 28th. I have such mixed emotions. This is his 2nd time in prison, so if he gets in trouble again he'll fall under the 3 strike law in Texas. I can only hope that he's learned something this time. Both my brothers are alcoholics and recovering drug addicts. It's hard to watch them go through it. Like you said, though, they are 'big boys' and need to learn the hard way. I hope it worked for my brother this time and that it will for yours as well.  |
Date: 2/18/2008 5:50:00 AM
From Authorid: 3648
Sometimes it's best for people to learn the hardway I guess. I have no clue why other then they are bullheaded  ....I'm sorry it seems your brother is that type. My thoughts are with you and your family. I do hope he can overcome his drinking problem and one day put it behind him and better his self.  |
Date: 2/18/2008 6:43:00 AM
From Authorid: 63725
Hope springs eternal! HUGS  |
Date: 2/18/2008 7:11:00 AM
From Authorid: 15677
sometimes just venting helps and you always listen to us we love ya hunny (((hugs)))  |
Date: 2/18/2008 8:10:00 AM
From Authorid: 21764
that really stinks. *hugs*  |
Date: 2/18/2008 1:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 62579
My brother has gone down the same road with drinking and drugs. No driving charges because he doesn't drive. He is in the county jail looking at up to 5 years in prison. I hope your brother will learn and listen as well as mine.  |
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Date: 2/18/2008 1:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 62579
My brother is 23 |
Date: 2/18/2008 2:31:00 PM
From Authorid: 4309
He should be in an Alcoholics Boot Camp until he is deemed worthy to come back to society. If he screwed up again the off to a community like prison where he gets to stay until he is hopefully old enough to understand actions/consequences.  |
Date: 2/18/2008 3:32:00 PM
From Authorid: 31531
Iam so sorry Rika.I know how you feel.>>>BIG HUGS>>  |
Date: 2/18/2008 4:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 41744
my little brother is also 19 and going through the same thing, so i know how you feel, his time is up April 13th. I hope he learned his lesson this time. And I hope your brother realizes the mistakes he is making a straightens out his life.  |
Date: 2/19/2008 5:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 46486
That's rough. Some people never learn... well I'm sure he will this time though.. hopefully in a year he'll change and be a whole new person. I'm sorry friend.  |
Date: 2/19/2008 6:36:00 AM
From Authorid: 25828
while he's in prison 12 step programs usually carry the message to those in there, and it can be a good way to get started. if he's got a year in there then by the time he gets out he could have worked all twelve steps and at a year it's alot easier to stay clean or sober. It works. I've got 14 months clean with NA...and i'm a member of H & I. those are the ones that carry the message into hospitals and institutions.  |
Date: 2/19/2008 4:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 12072
I hope by being in jail he can get clean and sober, addiction is aweful, hopefully he can beat it (((hugs)))  |
Date: 2/19/2008 6:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 64390
I'm really sorry to hear about your brother and I hope he can get his act together. My son was killed by a drunk driver so it's very hard to have sympathy for someone that drives drunk but I do have sympathy for his problems and I hope and pray they are worked out.
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Date: 2/19/2008 8:28:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 35720
Ghost Rider, I'm sorry about the loss of your son. I was angry at my brother for doing this since I 100% disagree with drunk driving under ANY circumstance. Thank you all so much for your support.  |
Date: 2/19/2008 9:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 12341
Rika, just support him and be there for him. That is what changes lives. What he is doing is self destructive and One person could make a difference. He needs his family.  |
