I waited for good luck to return. I waited for my daughter to recover from addiction. Throwing away Laura’s wedding dress, which I had decided was a harbinger, did not bring calm. A desperate measure taken by a desperate mother.
I am suspending addict child; a mother’s journey, and here is the reason:
A malicious person is quoting my website to abuse another person. I cannot accept that. I started the blog with a good heart, with good intentions to help others in our situation. Show people who are blessed not to be involved in such heartache how easy it is to be trapped by another’s actions. Show how addiction ruins perfect healthy lives. Not all addicts are so because of their environment, because of their childhood. Not all addicts parents’ family and friends are immune to the addict’s pain. If a person withdraws from an addict’s life the purpose is to protect themselves, not use their disengagement as a form of punishment.
The blog has helped my daughter tremendously in her recovery. It has shown her another perspective. All the years that she was self obsessed. All the years she would not listen to our pain but considered only of her own.
I know the blog has helped other addicts reconsider the pain they have caused their loved ones.
Thank you all for following my blog. Thank you all for your support. Thank you for your helpful comments.
I have been asked frequently to put my story in a book. To tell our story in depth, with an ending. Our situation has taken us to places darker than you have yet travelled with me. I have decided to journey down the hardest road of my life, by putting this story as a whole in my book Addict Child.
Lesley Sefton – aka Laura’s mum.
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I am sorry that you have had to suapend this blog due to someone elses cruelty.
I can only say, that in the time you have been writing, I am pleased that both you and Bella have been helped through the written word.
I am sure, as you say, you have helped others also.
Well done to you xxxx
Thanks Melany
Its a shame you have to stop this,a book would be good.I would buy it.I was at school with bella an never new the pain an heartache she went through or caused.it has been an inspiring read,good luck to you an your family in the future
Thank you slider66
Hi Lesley, I used to live down the road from you and was friends with Bella at school and socially for a time. She was beautiful, vivacious and had a fantastic sense of humour. The town we came of age in was not as it seemed on the outside; it was rife with drugs and alcohol and I know that a number of us have struggled with the consequences of this to varying degrees. I have really enjoyed reading your blog, it is beautifully written and people don’t always consider this other side of the picture. I am sorry to hear of everything your family have been through and I hope there is a happy ending in there somewhere for you all. With love Ailsa xx
Thank you Ailsa – I do remember you – and hope that you are well x
I am sorry that you are suspending this blog. I have found it interesting to read, and feel for your pain going through it all. Knowing you, and your family, I hope your future is a bright one, take care. X
Thanks for that x
This is indeed sad news. I’m sorry to hear that trolls are forcing you from doing this, but I hope you’ll continue writing for yourself and for Bella.
Thanks for that – thanks for following
I’d just like to add how proud I am of my beautiful mother for writing this blog. Love u dearly xxx
Thank you – could not have done it without you!! Love you too xxx
So sad to hear that some one can use this to be cruel and mean! I have been reading all your blogs, I find it so interesting and it’s such a shame it has to stop due to others! Such a brave person for sharing these thoughts and feelings – you and your Daughter xx
Thank you Sarah