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I've lost my son 21 haven't I 😔

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Totallybannanas · 19/02/2026 14:39

My ds has had a history of drugs mainly weed from age 16. We have endured so much as a family, and have managed to get him back on track several times. I've helped him get employment, join the gym etc. I've tried everything to keep him on track and to stay in his job. We lost my dad 4 months ago. He was very close, and again I kept him close but knew he was drinking and occasional smoking weed. I hid it from my parents to protect them. He's since been staying with a friend for days on end the last month, as far as I know he's been going to work as he would come back on those days. But he's gradually been staying there more and more and now seems to be staying there full time. He was meant to meeting me for a drink. He came back, but little did I know he only came back to pick up some stuff. He was sober but stinking of weed. He hardly spoke to me and was in a rush as his mate was waiting for him. I'm devastated. I know I can't do anything. But he doesn't pick up my calls, and only responds to texts now and then. I don't even know where he is staying. He just seems so cold and detached. We have had our rows and he is neuro divergent, but I always felt we were close and I wanted to maintain that even more when my dad died. Part of me in anger wants to bag up the rest of his stuff and tell him to get on with it. But that's not how I really feel.

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Yourrabbitmylettuce · 19/02/2026 18:55

So sorry. That is sad OP. I haven't any advice just wanted to bump the thread for you as someone who has been through similar might has some good advice. Hopefully he'll realise what he's doing isn't any good for his wellbeing and come home to you.

Priceypoggers · 19/02/2026 18:59

At least it’s just weed I thought would be something worse like heroin etc before I read. Sorry not trying to minimise your situation hopefully he is just mourning your father and will come around eventually

Totallybannanas · 19/02/2026 19:51

I don't know if it's just weed, that's what worries me. Not to mention he doesn't have great taste in friends.

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Hatty65 · 19/02/2026 19:58

Leave the door open, OP. Send him a text along the lines of you are sad he seems to be drifting away from you, that you love him and that he knows he is always welcome at home.

Then leave him. Maybe send a couple of texts a week to ask how he's doing, but not push if he doesn't answer.

Totallybannanas · 19/02/2026 21:02

Thank you, for the replies. I've text him I love him and if we can meet up soon. I'm worried sick, I don't know his friends but I know of them. I don't think they work, and all into drugs. I know he is vulnerable, so I'm worried they will take advantage. I guess time will tell. Of I knew he was safe and happy, it would be easier to let go.

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