I have a daughter that has been abusing drugs
since she was 13, although I only realized the problem a couple years ago…
L.T.
I have a daughter that has been abusing drugs since she
was 13, although I only realized the problem a couple years ago. The signs were
there but I just didn't want to see them. My child doing drugs? You must be
kidding. She comes from a close family that are always there for each other,
she is extremely bright, liked by everyone that meets her - but obviously
struggling with emotions and feelings that we couldn't help her with. She also
had problems picking the wrong friends and "boyfriends". She always told us how
strong she was, but they had a way of manipulating her like nothing we had ever
seen before.
It was very scary - we felt so helpless. The hardest part
as a parent was watching our intelligent, beautiful, compassionate, empathetic,
and loving daughter destroy her self-esteem, health, future and relationships.
We tried finding suitable rehabilitation centers, but until she wanted it, they
would not accept her. After taking her to the emergency room where she begged
for help, waiting approximately 6 hours while they monitored her vitals and
drug tested her, and then watching the ambulance take her off to detox, we were
finally on our way. She was finally going to get the help she so desperately
needed and deserved. After frustrating experiences in detox (where they started
her on three new prescription drugs) and a couple of centers where group
discussions and worksheets were the course of actions, I finally turned to the
Internet in desperation. That's where I found Narconon.
They were very
helpful, understanding, and willing to accept our daughter even though she
wasn't thrilled with the prospect. Thus began a tough time for her and the
patient staff at Narconon Arrowhead. Instead of giving up on her when she was
negative or when she did things to try to get suspended, they gave her much
needed emotional support. They literally saved her life. I can't describe what
a relief it is to tknow that she is in a safe, caring and learning environment.
I don't panic every time the phone rings; I don't stay awake all night praying
that my daughter isn't in jail or worse, dead; I don't cry over the fact that
she is in a controlling and abusive relationship. I smile when I see the way
she treats her brothers and grandparents now; I burst with pride when she
thanks my husband and myself and says those three words; 'I love you,' and most
important I an thankful that she feels good about herself again and realizes
that life can be fantasic without all that garbage in her system and that she
does have a lot to offer this world.
She has had some set-backs on the
road to being stable but I do feel that I am getting 'my old daughter' back and
that your program will finally work for her. Thank you from the bottom of my
heart for being there when she had no where else to turn, thank you for caring
when it seemed that no one else did, and thank you for helping her realize
again the beautiful person that she is (both inside and out).
L.T. -
Narconon Parent
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