Cheryl’s story

Addiction. My son was struggling with this. When we first found out…our family, we were devastated. We saw this responsible handsome man spiral downward for a couple of years. We were desperate…praying, hoping that God would catch him. I, as his mom, I felt like I had to control him, control the situation. I could help him get straight. I prayed and prayed, but nothing was happening…he kept getting more distant from us. He had to want it…not me. I didn't truly give it ALL up to GOD. Well, one day, I did. I gave it all to him. When I did, things started changing. I stopped questioning, I stopped worrying…again I gave it all to the Lord Jesus Christ. I remember my mom saying to me once when I was younger, God answers prayers in his time. That is true. My son is 1 year sober from substance abuse and 8.5 years sober from alcohol…thriving, involved, doing very well in his treatment program, ( he graduates from treatment sometime this summer) and also doing very well at his job. He has a genuine joy that comes from within. God is good. Our support through all of this was our wonderful family and extended family and friends, KTIS and the wonderful lift/gift it gives me on a daily basis, and most of all GOD. Thank you for letting me share this. Because of this, I look at addiction and people affected in a completely different way now. There was a reason for this. There always is.