Earlier on this evening I answered my mobile....
'Is that Gadgeteen's Mum?'
'Yes, why?' - heart already in mouth.
'This is a paramedic from the London Ambulance Service. We've got your son here, drunk and lying in his own vomit. We're taking him to hospital and have to inform you because he's only 14'.
Oh my god!
Turns out that he's been home today whilst we were at work and picked up Gmans almost full bottle of Blue Label Vodka, and gone off into town again.
I have been to the, get this....'pediatric' A & E, that made me laugh, and sat with him for a while. He didn't seem to know who I was. I've obviously spoken to the doctor & nurses, who have sent me home whilst they sober him up. I did ask if they would pump his stomach but they said that they don't use that method anymore. Nowadays they fix 'em up with a line 'n drip and rehydrate 'em. We expect a call any moment to go and collect him.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
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8 comments:
I really feel for you. How does one get the balance between tough love and not losing them? I'd look for any counseling advice that is available if only to share the responsibility. I hope things get better and this too will pass.
Oh Gawd, what do can you do? I don't know. Tell you one thing though - I bet he'll have a hangover from hell - that's a plus.
I send strength, as a hidden cyber attachment.
Pat - It's a case of back to the support of CAMHS and keep on hanging in there.
Pete - No, no hangover, got drip fed full of fluid to rehydrate him and doesn't seem any the worse for wear today!
Still not smoking though.....and this has all been major stress!
Thanks for your comments, you two.
I'm thinking of you...wish I was there to give you a hug. Promise to call if you need to...don't worry about the time.
XXX
All the best with this, even as a parent I dont know what the best approach is for this situation. Someone once told me that once you can talk about things you can come to terms with them. It's worrying for all of you, but you've been strong enough to resist the ciggies.
Janice - Thanks hun, I hope you only ever have to deal with attitude from yours, that's hard enough to cope with!
DaveM - Gman seems to be negotiating with Gteen as to how he divides his time between home and friends, so I won't rock the boat. Maybe Gteen responds better to Gman at the moment....But yes, very pleased to not have succumbed to a smoke in the heat of the moment. Life still feels a bit empty without them, weird how a yucky horrible smelly stick can be missed!
Blimey!
Send him here. I need someone who can drink to get rid of this Russian stuff thats been hanging around my cupboard since '97.
Sheesh.
Good luck.
He seems to have gone off booze for the moment, and is actually being quite reasonable about life and responsibilities since last week. We are enjoying this side of him whilst it lasts.......
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