I’m so glad i randomly found your channel. I’ve cried and cried watching because I thought I was the only that felt all the things. Our daughter has been in about jail and rehab and currently is in for a while now. We’ve had our granddaughter off and on from the first but have had her completely for 2 years. She is my focus now and she knows we are her safe place. Our son and my stepson are doing great and on great paths. Unfortunately we lost my stepdaughter to suicide several years ago. I know I’ve been the best mom I could to all my kids and love them all with every bit of my being. Now I pray everyday that God gives me the strength and wisdom to raise this precious child to adulthood and for her to be an independent, strong woman.
That "unconditional love" is exactly why we become enablers in the first stage. As time goes by, with Gods help and lot's and lot's of therapy😂 we come to understand that. Because we are not born with instructions on how to be a mama to addicts. And only we understand. Take heart mama. I've been to the point where I asked God to either take me or him because I was so tired after 30+ years. But God has never left me to do this on my own. And He never will. You as well!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤❤ Momma hugs. Thank you for today! Each of we Mommas maybe in different situations but the heart ache & soul pain is the same. So glad we have this channel to share.
I am the mother of an addict. He is handsome, smart, talented and has a heart of gold. The addict is just part of who he is but as his mom I love all of him unconditionally. I will stand and fight this fight with him as long as I live. He is worth it!
My son is an addict, setting boundaries is hard. When his anxieties are worst, I struggle. He has no one else and sometimes I grow tired. I love him and am trying to set boundaries. But I am weakening. For 46 years I have supported him but his yelling and anger is wearing me down. I agree I don’t have to agree with what he does but I get the repercussions. Trying to turn it over to the Lord.
Missy, thank you for reminding me that mother's of addicts are good momma's. Many people give you the side eye and wonder what you did wrong as a momma that caused your kid to use drugs. My grown kids have minds of their own. They make their own decisions and make mistakes. I pray for them every day. You and your son are in my prayers too. ❤
Never knew that there had to be a special look. Mommas love is always unconditional and I thank god for that. I too lost my parents when I was younger and then I was adopted and that’s the only family I knew and I thank God that they had enough love to want to love and adopt me as there own child. Thank you to all parents who have supported there children in whatever they have done or do. Thank you momma bear for this video
your so right if our kids are hurting we are to .I am not a Mom but i raised my daughter alone and i feel the same as you .That moment after birth and holding them it is a bond that never ends . Raising my daughter was and is the greatest accomplishment of my life. .No matter how how old our kids our there still our babies .We don't have to agree with all there life's choices but we always love them
I think people assume that addict children must have addict parents. They don’t understand that addiction will hit them simply by having a broken leg or wisdom teeth being removed. It can simply come from a friend down the street that says hey let’s “just try it”. They can become parents of an addict just as simply as them becoming homeless. $hi! Happens! Us momma’s are just doing all we can to stay afloat and make it through the day. Thanks again Missy for sharing this.
Hi there!. You were a mom first and foremost. He chose his path. You will always love them as I do, regardless of what they do. I wouldn't look like a mom of an addict and a wife of one when I was. My husband , their father, never stopped, he passed 4 yrs ago. We were divorced because of his addiction.
What does the mother of an addict look like?!?! A good mother will love their children regardless!! Please pray we get good news regarding my son on Thursday. Pray he can grow from this and chooses to take a different path! I’m going to love all three of my children and my four grandchildren more than anything in this world and nothing will ever change that!
Prayers up 🙏 🙏 🙏 People used to yell and scream at me because my disabled son didn't have money at the time, telling me to kick him out. A woman actually said to me to kick my unemployed son out She was just some woman from a church. No kin whatsoever Furious that I was supporting financially a unemployed family member. I knew he was disabled. I told my son...SHES going, NOT YOU I told my son I'd support him until he got his finances in order. Six years later he was on disability. As a mom, I was right , that woman was WRONG. NOW, my son helps me, as now I'm struggling with disabilities Now that I am struggling with disabilities my SON helps me A MOTHER KNOWS BEST and GOD WAS WITH US THROUGH IT ALL Just like God is with you, and your son He says I will never leave you, or forsake you
I was a Marine and a banking executive. My husband is an automotive executive. I'm not sure what a parent of an addict looks like. Truth is... they look like me and you and a lot of other people from all walks of life. We have 5 kids and of them have degrees. It just happens.
There is treatment if you are rich and can afford it (most of us can't). If you can't afford it, jail is your treatment. They can be doing wonderful for 5 years, then wham, relapse. It can happen that quick.
A addict has a addict brain. That's not about you...get assessment doesn't devalue mom's. You are not responsible for his behaviors. It's a blame game.
You do what’s best for you,& your family. There are so many people that you have inspired. Anyone who thinks they can do better, have at it. Drugs they have today,are so powerful. The withdrawals are so terrible, they have to keep using, no matter who it hurts. It’s frightening seeing people with holes all over their bodies. Even with all that, the addicts keep coming back for more.It’s so all consuming,& ruining this country. Greed is the culprit, life means nothing to these cartels. I know you do the best you can for Aiden,& it shows. He appears to be a real good kid. Stay strong y’all!💯👏🏾😀🫶🏾💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
I’m so glad i randomly found your channel. I’ve cried and cried watching because I thought I was the only that felt all the things. Our daughter has been in about jail and rehab and currently is in for a while now. We’ve had our granddaughter off and on from the first but have had her completely for 2 years. She is my focus now and she knows we are her safe place. Our son and my stepson are doing great and on great paths. Unfortunately we lost my stepdaughter to suicide several years ago. I know I’ve been the best mom I could to all my kids and love them all with every bit of my being. Now I pray everyday that God gives me the strength and wisdom to raise this precious child to adulthood and for her to be an independent, strong woman.
Oh no, my sweet friend, you're not alone! We're all here with you and we've all got your back 💜💜💜
You are perfect just the way you are !
That "unconditional love" is exactly why we become enablers in the first stage. As time goes by, with Gods help and lot's and lot's of therapy😂 we come to understand that. Because we are not born with instructions on how to be a mama to addicts. And only we understand. Take heart mama. I've been to the point where I asked God to either take me or him because I was so tired after 30+ years. But God has never left me to do this on my own. And He never will. You as well!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You hit the nail on the head! That's absolutely correct
He never will. I've never had regular therapy, but God has helped me through His word.😊
When a child gets married the relationship changes. They leave the home and cleave to their spouse or they should.
@user-jm2tc3uq5l doesn't change the fact I'm still Mama
❤❤ Momma hugs. Thank you for today! Each of we Mommas maybe in different situations but the heart ache & soul pain is the same. So glad we have this channel to share.
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3 doing good - 1 strayed. This time next year we will be saying 4 doing good. I’ll be right here for the journey.
I am the mother of an addict. He is handsome, smart, talented and has a heart of gold. The addict is just part of who he is but as his mom I love all of him unconditionally. I will stand and fight this fight with him as long as I live. He is worth it!
Amen sister!
3:52 MST… Thank you for your authenticity.. This is the hardest situation I’ve ever experienced. Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone.
Honey, you're never alone in this! Love ya! 💜💜
Well said
Not at all! It becomes stronger
Well Spoken Missy! Thank Heaven for "Moms" & their unconditional love for their children. Much love to you as always 😘❤
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My son is an addict, setting boundaries is hard. When his anxieties are worst, I struggle. He has no one else and sometimes I grow tired. I love him and am trying to set boundaries. But I am weakening. For 46 years I have supported him but his yelling and anger is wearing me down. I agree I don’t have to agree with what he does but I get the repercussions. Trying to turn it over to the Lord.
Missy, thank you for reminding me that mother's of addicts are good momma's. Many people give you the side eye and wonder what you did wrong as a momma that caused your kid to use drugs. My grown kids have minds of their own. They make their own decisions and make mistakes. I pray for them every day. You and your son are in my prayers too. ❤
Then you had me crying as I've two sons who have suffered. ❤❤❤
Never knew that there had to be a special look. Mommas love is always unconditional and I thank god for that. I too lost my parents when I was younger and then I was adopted and that’s the only family I knew and I thank God that they had enough love to want to love and adopt me as there own child. Thank you to all parents who have supported there children in whatever they have done or do.
Thank you momma bear for this video
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Thank you for your honest emotions I can truly relate ❤
Thank you!
God bless you and your family
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your so right if our kids are hurting we are to .I am not a Mom but i raised my daughter alone and i feel the same as you .That moment after birth and holding them it is a bond that never ends . Raising my daughter was and is the greatest accomplishment of my life. .No matter how how old our kids our there still our babies .We don't have to agree with all there life's choices but we always love them
AMEN Missy❤❤
Sorry I missed you. Been for dental work. 🙏❤️
Missi, you had me laughing at the beginning. I'm a mum too. ❤
#replay. Unless you have been a mother of an addict, you will never understand what that mom goes thru.
Amen!
Youre being the very best Mom, rest assured 😊❤
Seriously I didn’t know us moms had a look . Great response Missy
I'm wondering if it's the bags under my eyes or the wrinkles on my face 🤔 🤣
I have them lol . The things people say baffles me
Sorry that I missed you. I've been to the dentist. Had some work done and been numb and sore. Just woke from a long nap. 🙏❤️
Hope you feel better tomorrow!
Like listening to myself.god bless you ❤️
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I think people assume that addict children must have addict parents. They don’t understand that addiction will hit them simply by having a broken leg or wisdom teeth being removed. It can simply come from a friend down the street that says hey let’s “just try it”. They can become parents of an addict just as simply as them becoming homeless. $hi! Happens!
Us momma’s are just doing all we can to stay afloat and make it through the day.
Thanks again Missy for sharing this.
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I was just thinking about you, how are you today?
I'm good. Staying as busy as possible
Hi there!. You were a mom first and foremost. He chose his path. You will always love them as I do, regardless of what they do. I wouldn't look like a mom of an addict and a wife of one when I was. My husband , their father, never stopped, he passed 4 yrs ago. We were divorced because of his addiction.
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Amen....
You go Missy
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What does the mother of an addict look like?!?!
A good mother will love their children regardless!! Please pray we get good news regarding my son on Thursday. Pray he can grow from this and chooses to take a different path!
I’m going to love all three of my children and my four grandchildren more than anything in this world and nothing will ever change that!
I'll be praying hard for y'all! 🙏💜
@@FromtheHoller Thank you, that means the world to me!
Prayers up 🙏 🙏 🙏
People used to yell and scream at me because my disabled son
didn't have money at the time, telling me to kick him out.
A woman actually said to me to kick my unemployed son out
She was just some woman from a church. No kin whatsoever
Furious that I was supporting financially a unemployed family member.
I knew he was disabled. I told my son...SHES going, NOT YOU
I told my son I'd support him until he got his finances in order.
Six years later he was on disability.
As a mom, I was right , that woman was WRONG.
NOW, my son helps me, as now I'm struggling with disabilities
Now that I am struggling with disabilities my SON helps me
A MOTHER KNOWS BEST and GOD WAS WITH US THROUGH IT ALL
Just like God is with you, and your son
He says I will never leave you, or forsake you
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I was a Marine and a banking executive. My husband is an automotive executive. I'm not sure what a parent of an addict looks like. Truth is... they look like me and you and a lot of other people from all walks of life. We have 5 kids and of them have degrees. It just happens.
Any of us could walk down a street and nobody would ever know. It's laughable that some people have that mentality of "I'd know if I saw one".
Can't believe I am listening t o this, LMBO, I'M just a Mom also
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@@FromtheHoller the way you were treated, saying you don't look like an addicts mother, sorry I should have stated my words better
@lorafuhs that's what I thought you were meaning 💜💜
I look tired haggard and plumb wore out
Lol me too! Reckon that's it?!
2009
McCau l v a n e y
You’ll see it
It’s interesting
It’s the one on
The Church O J C Latter Day Saints Page
Starts the brain and recovery
Landscape of the mind
I’m on the midbrain part
I guess take what resonate and leave the rest Miss ❤❤
There is treatment if you are rich and can afford it (most of us can't). If you can't afford it, jail is your treatment. They can be doing wonderful for 5 years, then wham, relapse. It can happen that quick.
Lord, don't I know that all too well!
A addict has a addict brain. That's not about you...get assessment doesn't devalue mom's. You are not responsible for his behaviors. It's a blame game.
Never said anything about a blame game or devaluing moms. You missed the point of the video. It's about empowering moms to follow their hearts
How wrong of that woman to say something so ignorant, we dont look any different than anyone else.
I started to sniff my pits to see if I stunk or something 😁
You do what’s best for you,& your family. There are so many people that you have inspired. Anyone who thinks they can do better, have at it. Drugs they have today,are so powerful. The withdrawals are so terrible, they have to keep using, no matter who it hurts. It’s frightening seeing people with holes all over their bodies. Even with all that, the addicts keep coming back for more.It’s so all consuming,& ruining this country. Greed is the culprit, life means nothing to these cartels. I know you do the best you can for Aiden,& it shows. He appears to be a real good kid. Stay strong y’all!💯👏🏾😀🫶🏾💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
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