Gasp!!! He’s PRECIOUS Dana!!! OMG I mean it!! He’s a beautiful baby!! 
Thank you for sharing! What a blessing 
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Aww! He’s BEAUTIFUL, Dana! Just like his mamma. He melts my heart.
Thank you for sharing pics.
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Awe Emilie, ur post made me smile and laugh “hug the judgement right out of them”. That’s cute lol I appreciate you and am grateful we are on this path of recovery together Thank u for ur kind kind words.
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Hi Dana,
Thank you for sharing about your son. You’re a strong and courageous woman that has been through a lot and there’s no need for an apology. You can never change your past, but never believe that you’re being punished for it. I look at it as you’re being blessed by an angel. Your love for your son is felt by him and he brings much joy into your life. He has saved you the same as you’re saving him. The stress and work you handle on a daily basis for his care is commendable.
My son has had a medical condition since he was 15 months that needed care that my 21 year old self had to learn. I felt like I was always stressed waiting for the worse to happen. I also wondered if I was being punished for past behavior, but realized that God (or your HP) gives you what you can handle. My son is now an adult with his own babies.
My story is in no way a comparison, but I do have an idea of the stress and worry that you carry with you 24/7. You (and your husband) have come a long way, and you should be so proud of that and your son is blessed to have you as his parents.
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Thank you so much! @Cjp @Lisa07 @Ravikamor @C_8 Hes very photogenic. I have thousands of photos of him on my phone 
he’s an incredible boy. All kids are incredible in my opinion. They teach us incredible things about life and what unconditional love is. And about innocence and getting in touch with our inner child. I do feel very blessed 
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Your son is gorgeous!! I can still say that at his age, soon it will be handsome.
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Omg Maxine… we dont need to compare at all. No matter what illness or condition our kiddos have, the feelings are often the same. I had no idea about ur child also. And it is comforting in a sense that u can relate, but I’m sorry at the same time that u too had to go thru that.
This right here… my son did save me. I did the work and God helped me along with all of u on TS, but my son saved me. He will never know what he did for me (unless I tell him of course but he’s too young for that now). That’s why I can never go back to that old way of living. I never ever ever can. I will never jeopardize my sons health or my health or our family for something so evil. God blessed me, as he did you with ur baby. And I’m so glad to hear that ur son has his own family now and hopefully is doing well 
thank you for sharing Maxine love to u my friend!
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Awe thank u! 
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What a beautiful boy!! 
Oh my goodness, what a cutie!!
Time heals all wounds , may Gods grace and mercy shower you and your family with love all the days of your life. May he continue to fill your heart with joy and a peace that surpasses all understanding .
All Love
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He’s beautiful.
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I’m so proud of you! And what’s funny, Is I haven’t been on here too much past couple days, but earlier I read a thread of people introducing themselves going way back, and you were on there on or around day 5 (don’t remember the name of the post). Then I did a quick check tonight and stumbled across this thread not knowing who started it or what it was about and it was yours. I don’t know what that means, but I’m a true believer that things happen for a reason. So maybe reading about you, has helped me today. So for that, I thank you. I’m sending love and strength for you tonight, and every night your family will be in my prayers.
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Thank you so much!!! 
@DLS @SassyRocks @TrustyBird
He is my whole world! I remember seeing a saying once that hit me very hard. It went:
“You say you’d die for your kids, but will you LIVE for them”
Hit me like a tons of bricks right in the face lol that’s what I’m doing. Taking care of me so that I can better take care of my boy
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Thank you so much for your beautiful prayer I loved that! Wishing u the best also!!!
Things absolutely do happen for a reason. I truly believe that too! Love u lady We are all helping each other on this crazy recovery journey lol I truly hope u have a great night my friend hugs
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Your boy looks happy and content! And certainly well cared for! Sending you strength to get through tonight… and the days and nights that come, peace to be in your soul, and love surrounding you along with prayers and good wishes. Big hugs for you, and please give him a big hug too. He is cared for and loved, as are you.
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Thank you so much!! It will be a long night but it’s only 1 night and I will manage. It does get tiring tho. I can rest tmrw since I am unfortunately not working. But nights like this do happen. Thank u for ur kind words. My son is a very happy child and has always been well cared for and supported thru his life. I just wish I was more present for him back then. I wish I had taken better care of myself long ago so that I was a healthier person overall. But I am doing that now and I’m making that daily amend
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You have a wonderful little boy there @Butterflymoonwoman and you are doing amazing things for him.
It must have been tough to share about him but we are all here to support you, in no small part because you care so deeply and so much for others. You are always looking out for people and your kindness shines through.
I can tell how much he means to you and you are doing amazing.
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