Hi all
I never imagined I would ever have to write a post like this as my DS has never shown any interest in drugs and used to moan at me about smoking before I gave up 5 years ago.
He is the kindest 17 I have had the pleasure of knowing. He is helpful, respectful and loving.
Yes he has a little drink when he goes to a friend's party but he isn't a regular drinker as he doesn't really like it.
He is at 6th form although not loving it and is looking to quit to get an apprenticeship. He is desperate to learn to drive. My friend is giving him her car at the end of the month and he has his driving test in June.
He has started going out and about with some lads who are driving and a little bit older than him.
Yesterday he was out with friends and when he came home he went straight up to bed. I went in to say goodnight and could smell weed.
I asked why I could smell it and he told me that he has been around people using it. I asked if he had taken it and he was honest and said yes.
I couldn't believe what he'd said. I said 'you smoked weed?' He said yes.
I asked him to please not start that and he said ok mum, sorry.
I asked him if he felt sick and he said he actually prefers weed as it doesn't make him feel sick like drink does.
I'm gutted that my clever, kind boy has started this and I'm not sure what to do if he carries on.
Me n his dad aren't together but co-parent and he would be devastated if I told him and would come down hard on DS. My husband says I should tell him.
I have always prided myself on being the kind of mum who he can talk to about anything and I wouldn't want him to think I'm just a grass.
I'm worried that he'll get addicted and he'll be driving soon. And the fact he's got in the car with these lads who are obviously stoned.
Has anyone else gone through this?