The day we have all been waiting for finally came. Sunday morning we made the trip to Albany NY to check my daughter into a rehabilitation center. The weather was fierce here, but we made our way. It took 4 hours. She slept all the way until we got to a store just a few miles away from the center. I shopped for some things for her stay while she went into the bathroom and jacked herself up one more time.
I just acted like nothing was going on, but i knew what she was up to. She can not have any communication with any one for the first 5 days. After that, she starts a strict program with counselors. This is day 2 of her detox. I know she doesn't feel well now, but this is just the beginning.
Just to let people know who feel hopeless. There are places out there to help. I had wonderful sensitive communications with people from the rehab. Every one is very understanding and helpful. We managed to get this stay funded as well.
All any one has to do is pick up the phone and call around. That is what we did. I just hope that this is the answer. She will stay 40 days, and will be evaluated weekly. When she gets out, she will have a strict out patient plan that she will follow. She has got to loose all the "friends" she has now. She must also quit her job and find another. I am just so happy and relieved that she is safe now, and getting the care she needs. I will make the trip this weekend to visit her. 4 hours one way is a long drive every weekend, but i would drive to the moon for her. It is not to much to ask of me considering everything that she has to go through.