STORM2K

He did go to stay at a halfway house. I don't know if it was his dicision or not but I'm still not going to stay with him. Get the house sold and I'm outta here. I'm breathing a little easier without him here. God I don't want to start on the garage. It's not as bad as it looks.

Debbie

GREAT choice Debbie.....you know we're ALL behind you 110% in your decission, a VERY wise one at that! I know it's hard steppin' out on your own BUT......you'll be O'TAY, you know why??? The *Mighty Prayer Warriors* are on your side!! {{{HUGS}}} to ya and if you need to talk, give me a pm, I'll be MORE than happy to talk to ya!

Dennis

Be sure to have an "escape plan", if he unexpectantly shows up...we don't want any "bad news" from you, deb-in-fl, OK???

GREAT Advice Bill! ALWAYS have a backup plan!

Dennis

Deb_in_Fl please watch your back! let someone know where you are at all times as a precaution and keep a cell phone with you so you can call help if needed.

deb my paryers r with u. i dont know what happened but it doesnt sound good. i hope all will be ok.

Yes, please take Bill's advice.

I hope for his sake that he is going to try and get off that stuff. You in the meantimedo what you need to do to get yourself free from that once and for all!

If you think about it, you really have been on your own for quite a while...

Best of luck and we're here when you need us!

Where is Lantana, FL? deb, if you need me I will be there. We will knock him flat on his back. He can't whip us both girl!!

Bill, do you think I am ready to take aim?

Stay Safe Deb..

Lantana, FL is approximately 60 miles north of Miami, FL.

Okay, thanks Tom.

You're welcome, Linda.

Deb, I didn't mean to "ignore" you. I am still hoping the best for you. Good luck with the situation.

Lindaloo, given your LadySmith, maybe within a 25-yard window, yes...however, you MIGHT want to "borrow" Officer Dennis' piece...a Smith & Wesson "L" frame, 6" barrel stainless monster with target hammer/grips/trigger set for "whisper" single-action and about 2 lbs. double-action pull...which will increase your range by at least 50 yards or more.

Deb,
I think you have made the right decision. In fact I know you have. I know what you have been through with him and you have gone WAY beyond doing everything you can to help him. He has got to do it on his own and stay clean for years before I would even attempt to let him come near you again. Getting near family is always a good thing. I must presume Michael is going with you? I know how he is close to his majorities(legal age)and may want to make his own decisions. Keep us posted. You know how to get in touch with me. Do it whenever you need too. And like everyone says-you have the STORM2K MIGHTY PRAYER WARRIORS on your side and praying for all the best and God's will in your situation.

You made the right decision, Deb. In my situation, we made my dad leave...and we stayed in the house, and thankfully, he's OK with that...

My thoughts and prayers are with you, and feel free to talk anytime.

Deb you hang in there girl!!! If you want to hook up with me just for a chat I will meet you.. Just let me know when and where

Keep your chin up Deb. The first step is the hardest.
It's a good from here on out.

His mom and I went to see him this evening. He acted like he was kind of put out that we came. That's fine. Let him hold his breath till I go back to visit. If you ask me, he needs to stay there for a couple of years. We took him a few cases of Pro Sure to build up his strength again. I can't believe how much weight he had lost. When I met him he was 6'1 and about 190 lbs. Now he weighs about 190 maybe less. I just don't understand.

Debbie

Firefighter... How long have you beena fireman? My oldest brother is one. That's all he's ever done. He went into the Air Force and got his training and thats all he's done since. He's been out of work for a few months now. He had a bone spur on his shoulder and could barely move his arm. They did surgery but it didn't work. They'll do another tomorrow.

Rarely do I get serious and I have held off on replying to this thread, but now feel compelled to do so. Deb, I went through something very similar to you but my ex was addicted to alcohol. I left him after two stints in rehab, one accident that involved him causing a woman to miscarry at 6 months, and more bruises and cracked bones than I care to admit to. Why did it take me so long? Who knows, but I guess I always thought I could somehow help him to get better, that if I stayed around long enough, etc. The "experts" say that the addicted person has to reach bottom before they can crawl back out. Some make out, some don't. My ex didn't. He finally drank himself to death-he suffered a seizure, fell through a glass table top and bled to death....ALONE....34 days after our divorce was final. He would have continued to drink whether I stayed or not and although leaving him was the hardest thing I have ever done, staying with him was by far the stupidest. You are in for a long haul, with alot of bumps, but always know in your heart that YOU are the most important person and that your health and mental sanity should remain your top priority. You have my constant prayers as well as those of all of your friends on this board.

Marva