The Truth About My Son 

The Lord go after the one…Holy Spirit draw this son back to You!

Thank you for sharing this, Sherry. My son has been clean for about 12 years. To GOD be the glory. My prayer is that your son will get free from his addiction. And that you will have a peace that passes all understanding. ❤🙏

I pray your precious son sees this video, much love ❤️

Dear sister my tears are for you and your husband. I have no idea what you are suffering.

unfortunately, I can say I know what you have been through with your son. Thank you for your honesty and heartfelt video. I pray for your son, my daughter and all who are going through troubled times.

As long as there is breath, there is hope. 💜🙏💜

My heart breaks for you. I have a son and just can’t imagine losing him to an addiction. I pray that one day he will return to you clean and restored. ❤ thank you so much for sharing your story! 😢❤

We must not judge one another. But pray and be wise.❤

I’m in my early 70s, and my former husband had addictions, though he has now passed on from heart issues. My own Dad was, back in the 1930s through 1950s, (obviously before my birth) an Alcoholic and would spend extended time away from home, leaving Mama and children alone. My two oldest brother got into trouble and that didn’t help! When I was about 8 years old, He promised God and Mama, to get help, quit drinking and become A better man. This doesn’t usually work out, but he actually followed through, hard as it was! I didn’t know the details until much older, of course! I do remembered Daddy going with us to church! It was amazing; by then, I was near 10 yrs. old, and he went down front, repented and told his story! Soon he was Baptized, as was I, my sisters and Mama was re-Baptized! Unfortunately, the two brother I mentioned, live away from town, up north. They did not believe Daddy had become Christian and sober, and working steady . They weren’t interested in Jesus, at all! Later on, the third brother came back home after Army Service, and few years later, he accepted Jesus, married and good family love was Around! Eventually, the oldest brother moved back home and he came to Hesus, with his wife already believing. One holdout brother, never wanted anything to do with it! Time moved on, our Dad passed after long illness, and later. Mama passed from heart problems. By this time, I was divorced, as well as a sister. Now, younger of brothers divorced. Later, the holdout brother decided The Lord was good, Other issues came and went, and always, Jesus courage, strength and Grace gave each of us what was useful for the time and place. Today, I battle chronic pain, from auto-immune diseases, mostly Lupus and Kidney , heart and Lung disease, for past 27 years. Jesus helps every day, especially when I’m at the lowest. His Grace is sufficient, and Mercy everlasting and new every morning! Amen 🙏🦋🙏🦋🙏 Prayers for you and family, and your son . 🙏🦋🙏🦋🙏

I KNOW YOUR PAIN. It is SO painful for the parents of these children. At night I have the hardest time remembering what I’ve done wrong with mine but each person has to make their own choices. GOD has been my comforter especially when others have judged us. Bless you Dear Sister ❤

You are an angel sent by God to me…my heart so burdened as my dear son is in the throes of his addiction…been praying throughout the night…he is 45 and rejects me and help…I don’t know you but I Love you…you made me feel cared for…thank you!❤

How could a parent refuse to let them live in their home? We are living this right now. We are saying no, and there are many reasons. Thank you so much for sharing.

I know this heartbreak. We have the exact same story. I hate drugs; they destroy our families.

We do the best parenting we can with what we know. But when they become of age, it is their responsibility to become their own good parent. All we can do is in our minds wrap them in their favorite blanket and turn them over to God to do what we can't.

Thank you for sharing your story. I too am a mom of a son with addiction. He is currently in a sober living and I'm praying he can move forward with his life. He's 24. Prayers for you and your son.

Your story is the story of so many moms. Thank you for showing your faith in our Father, who never leaves us alone. ❤

Thank you for being so vulnerable and real about a subject that is sometimes taboo. God is always working. Even when we don’t see it or feel it. Thank you and God bless.

God bless you. Many of us have children who have broken our hearts, but we still love them. We just can't enable them in their addictions and illnesses. That sounds easy, but it is so very hard. We pray, we love, and we trust God.

Never loose hope and God has Him in his struggle. The Lord is watching and has him in the palm of His hand mama. Trusting and believing Him for your son.

I completely understand sister. Thank you for sharing. I'm in the waiting season with my family member's situation. Surrendering him to God.

I am the mother of an addict. My husband and I are raising her daughter. It has been a tough three years. I cried so hard I damaged my vision. I cannot live in her world. I struggle with forgiveness. I am so angry with her. She did all this on purpose. I don't like the person she is now. But mostly I am sickened by what she has done to her precious daughter.

My heart goes out to you. Thank you so much for sharing, & showing the strength God gives us through our trials & tribulations! Through you God has touched my heart too! ❤

I shared this with my sister before even finishing it. She desperately needs to hear this. Deep love hurts deeply

I stumbled upon your channel today & have watched several of your Scripture writing videos, which were wonderful! Then just watched this. It shows that you posted this a year ago, but the intensity of your encouragement & vulnerability is clearly touching so many of us even a year later! Thank you so much for living out your love for our Precious Savior and showing us how to be faithful to Him during heartbreak. Praying He is close to you today, and praying He shows His mercy & love to your dear son. Glad to be loving the Lord & His Word with you!

My respect for you grows, Sherry. My first husband was an addict. It was hell on earth. On this day, your son's birthday, I pray he lives up to his verse, that God restores what the locust has eaten, and that He uses your courageous honesty to rescue many others in similar situations. So much love for you, Michele

God bless you and I pray He wraps his arms around you and gives you peace. My daughter and I have not spoken in 7 yrs. It’s not because of an addiction, but of just canceling me in this new world of thinking. I have been to the lowest of lows and I know how you must feel as a mother not knowing where her child is. It is so heartbreaking. I pray he recovers and comes home, to his earthly home, as well as his spiritual home. Sending prayers for your family❤

GOD is so amazing and good! I opened RU-vid today to search for a video by a lady I frequently watch, and I saw your video on Scripture Writing. I watched it and saw in the upper right-hand corner some other videos of yours, including this video. I watched it and am amazed at how GOD led me to listen. I am a mother of an addicted daughter. Some days, I am on top of my depression, despair, and hopelessness. Other days, like today, I am struggling. I know that GOD doesn't leave me, but I have had to dig deep and lean on Him to carry me through my heartache. Most of my friends and family have NO idea about the struggle of having an addicted child. Life isn't normal. It's a death in the life of someone who had so much potential. When others celebrate engagements, weddings, and grandchildren, I am watching with heartache and tears and, seemingly, no relief. I KNOW that GOD can change her heart and heal her of this addiction. I hang on and claim His promises in Scripture. Thank you for sharing your heart. It has really helped me. May GOD heal your son in the Name of Jesus.

You had me crying with you 😢. Sending hugs! 🤗💖

I so needed to hear this today. Thank you for your honesty and wisdom.

Thank you for sharing and being transparent. I am also walking through this with my son. I am ministry too. The battle is real. I pray for my son and for all this generation who struggle with addiction. May the Lord heal and deliver our kids! Sending hugs!

Thank you for your vulnerability and sharing your battle and faith. Our son is not what you would label a true addict, but he is attracted/addicted to all things- drugs, sex, any teaching or philosophy that is ant-God. He has been in and out of our lives and gave up his 3 sons years ago. We continue to pray for him, and God is at work even when we don't see it. Prayers for you and your family.

I don’t know how I ended up with your videos but what a blessing you are. I pray Gods strength over you and your family and especially your son and everyone going through this in Jesus Name. This is NOT your fault. Shame on people saying that at a time when you need encouragement more than criticism. I’ve witnessed this. DONT STOP PRAYING. GOD WILL TURN AROUND!!! I’ve witnessed it many times!!!! You are loved my dear sister in Christ!!! I’m literally grabbing breakfast in ChickFilA drive thru holding back tears. ❤

This video popped up in my RU-vid feed and I’m so glad I decided to click on it. Addiction has touched my family. My heart goes out to you. Thank you for the encouragement.

Sherry your strength and faith are such an encouragement! Your son knows he is loved and one day he will cry out to the his Lord and God will hear! My prayers are with you as you walk this journey! May God’s love and peace continue to surround you and strengthen you!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I’m watching this over a year later and for some reason I found your RU-vid channel today. I have lived this same thing (addiction) with my 43 year old daughter. I really enjoyed watching you. I will pray for you!!

Thank you for sharing. I have two sons that have been on drugs since they were teenagers. We did all we could for them but like you said it only helps for a while. I have one son in prison and one that stays with me. He works but all his money goes for drugs. He overdosed a couple of weeks ago, I found him in the bathroom I called 911 and they came and revived him but that hasn’t slowed him down and he’s 45. I son is violent and I’m afraid of him. I keep praying and believing God will move him out of my home. I know exactly the road you’ve walked down because I have also walked it. Keep me and my sons in prayer. I’m praying for you and your family ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

My heart crys with you! My son struggled with addiction for 20 years. Through my job at my church's counseling center, I learned of a one year program called "Renew" in Chattanooga, TN, (its free). My son graduated from the program, got saved and baptized, but unfortunately, he was killed in a car accident last year. My heart is crushed, but I am thankful for Renew because he found Jesus there. Thank you for sharing your story. I know how hard it is, and I will be praying for you and your family.

Your story is ours in every way. So many parents go through this. My son is 41 and is clean and working and in school and most importantly in church. I pray every day for him. I will pray for you and your son too. By the way my name is also Sherry. As much as i wanted to give up on my son. I'm so glad i didnt. Keep the faith!

Thank you so much for sharing your story. The timing of it showing up in my feed today was God ordained. My oldest son is 40 and has struggled with addiction for over 20 years. Just today he is in crisis again. My Bible study just this morning was on Joshua 1 too. Gods timing is perfect.

The dad of the prodigal son was never criticized for his parenting. I’ve beat myself up often over my parenting even though in the situation I was in, I did the best I could. One day the Lord told me, “Look at me. I’m a perfect Father and see how rebellious my children are?” 😮 He also said, “if you don’t think I can fix him what makes you think you can?” Seems the trick is knowing exactly what to do and what to let go of and let God (the Serenity Prayer). It is 💔

What a conduit you are for us parents who also have Prodigal children. May the Lord continue to comfort you in your suffering. Might I share one of my favorite quotes during my grief after losing my husband tragically: There is no pit that God is not deeper still. Corrie Ten Boom I pray God’s Spirit and his people will bring you much comfort today. ❤

Hello ❤️❤️❤️❤️ From South Africa, My TWO sisters are addicts, the one is a alcoholic and the other is a drug addict. I come from a family of 6. The addict always thinks they are the one suffering... they are getting high or passing out drunk, it is the family members who suffer the most. I don't cry easily... But when you looked into the camera and the tears in your eyes...I burst into tears... I am SOOOO happy I found your channel ❤️❤️❤️ PS The eldest sister who is a addict, also super smart her birthday is 9th April. the other addict is the youngest sister. they are "functioning" addicts.

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate testimonies from people who have not yet had the “happy ending” and may not ever have it but are still trusting and faithful to our Lord. It means so much to hear stories like this from believers like you. Thank you so much!

Thank you so very much.

God's Word always wins. His Word and purposes never change. If there is anything of good report or worthy of praise - it is our Lord. And that is what downcast, contrite and lowly humans can trust. Amen

Oh, sweet Sherry. I am a parent of an alcohol addict and unfortunately, it is a family curse. He is 33 and received a dwi last year. I am so thankful to God that no one was hurt. I was and is still devastated by it for so many reasons..I once asked my pastors wife to pray with me with tears in my eyes. While praying, she said she didn't understand my tears, not in those words but that implication. I understand how you feel and where you are in your heart. Praying your prodigal son returns home and to God safe and sound and please pray mine does as well. I pray the spirit of addiction is removed in both of our sons and they become the mighty men of God He had planned on them to be. Please continue to share your heart. I know you helped me and will and have helped others. Blessings!

Prayers sweet, Sherri. We have 3 children, the 2 oldest ones being our boys, the youngest being our beautiful daughter. She is an addict! Our hearts have been broken so many times! I've prayed and cried so many tears and will continue to do so. Her story is a long one, but she has a heart of gold. I would appreciate any prayers you can spare! ❤

Ran across this just when I needed it. God bless you!

I know this video is over a year old but it just came up on my feed. My heart is breaking for you and for your son. Please find a small bit of comfort in knowing that I am holding you both up in prayer. Please don't feel guilty. I once read a book years ago that said as parents we can only do our best and if we have taught our children right and wrong, then we have done our part in raising them well. What our children do with their life and the choices they make are not our burden. Like you said, they have free will. We can only love them and sometimes that means "tough" love. May God bring you His peace that passes all understanding and that you, and your son, can feel Him wrap His loving arms around you both!!!

Oh I appreciated this video which I just came across today, a year later. I am living the same life with my 26 year old son. I’ve always felt completely isolated bc I don’t know anyone in a similar circumstance. It is such a hard ordeal to go through. Thank you for sharing.

Hello from Greece! Happy anniversary for your son. It is an intense trial that he is going through and with him the whole family. Thank you for being so honest with this. I hope that he understands that he is not abandoned, that he has a family who loves and accepts him and above all, a God who performs miracles. Your son is very young. Do not lose hope.

I have learned a hard truth since my children have been grown and that is no matter how great a job we do as parents our children are going to do what they want to do. It's no your fault or my fault that our children make bad decisions. But I recall a passage of scripture that says teach them the way they should go when they are young and when they are old they will not depart from it. So I believe all of the wonderful things yall taught him about GOD is still with him somewhere inside. I pray for a peace in your heart that passes all understanding sweet lady. Thank you for sharing this challenging part of your life in order to help others. GOD Bless you always.😊

Not one of us would dare judge your parenting ability dear sister. Our hearts break for you and your husband. Just feel and know our love and orayers. To all our other dear sisters who have shared your pains. We cry out to the Lord to comfort heal and help these families and their addicted children. If we grieve Lord , how does your heart break as you look at this wicked world.❤ ✝️ Thankyou Jesus for real Hope.

Thank you for sharing your sons story. Addiction is an epidemic. I hear and completely understand your heart brake. You are not alone.

I pray God continues to renew your strength like the eagle. May his perfect peace sustain you. I pray Psalm 91 over your son. Thank you for sharing.

No one and I mean NO ONE can understand the heartache unless they have experienced a child suffering with addiction. Seemingly normal, everyday activities or things that other mothers give no thought to are the things that can break me and bring me to my knees. I lost my son on December 21, 2021; he was 44. My prayers are with your son and your family. 🙏

Oh Thank you Jesus for this sweet woman you have walking amongst us, I know you are so good you are the hope of this world.

I understand exactly how you feel. Even though your son has not seen you or is in touch with you, you are experiencing a sort of grief. I can relate as my oldest son committed suicide last August. I never thought he would do something like that. I was and still am decimated by this. I don't think I will ever get over it. I will keep you in my prayers. There is still hope for your son!

I have been subscribed to your channel for quite a long while now; I have your home spun binder video saved and downloaded because one day when I become a wife and mother I plan to have such a folder. When I saw that video I could never have imagined that you were dealing with all this. I sincerely hope your son gets clean and for good and rebuilds his life and that your relationship with him is re-established. Not that I know you personally but you seem like an excellent mother. That video of your binder has been so inspirational to me. You are organised and caring and sometimes life just throws curveballs regardless of all the safeguards and processes one puts in place.

Hugs. Blessings and favor. Thank you. I appreciate your encouragement.

I am so sorry for what you have been through. Thank you for bringing awareness to people in your son’s situation and their family members.

The book, Setting boundaries with your adult children, it's such a good book for us who taveled this road. I read it when I knew there would be an intervention with my son. The suthor is Allison Bottke. I heard sbout this book from Focus on the Family years ago.

Bless your heart. My heart breaks for you. By my son’s choice I have not seen him or his 9 year old little girl for 8 years and he lives w/n 5 miles of me. Children can break a Mothers heart.

Your right. Until you have walked that walk…you have NO idea.

Father in the name of Jesus I lift up her son whom You knew before You placed in her womb, Lord God that You would touch him in a way like never before, dear Lord You knew every step and wrong turn he would make, the dangers he would face, you have protected him still until this day. Dear Lord the plans that You have for him may they come to pass in the mighty name of Jesus amen! This similar prayer I share with you, that the Holy Spirit gave me, as I am a mother going through the same. The Lord bless and comfort you.. Love Kimberly ❤❤❤

Thank you, thank you for sharing this. Your testimony is so encouraging. We have had problems with our oldest daughter, not do severe as your son,'s though. Putting you r family on my prayer list, love you.❤

I just came across your videos they are very inspirational. You are an awesome speaker. Have never heard of scripture writing and was intrigued. I do journal and have a creative Bible that you can colour etc. I find it hard to remember scripture. I figured it maybe was my age as getting older. I know I have to write things down to process things especially when I was in school for exams etc. As you were speaking about your son I thought about something I heard recently “God loves him ever so much more then we can imagine” He hears your heart and knows what you are feeling and sees your tears. Will pray as the prodigal came home your son will come home as well. ❤

This is a beautiful, life-giving video!

❤️Sherry so sorry to hear of your son’s struggles. As parents we hurt deeply when our children are hurting. I hear your heart. It can feel very hopeless and overwhelming when there is nothing we can do. God has your son . Remember God has you too and knows your heart and sometimes when you feel you don’t know what to pray God knows. Will keep you and your family in prayer 🙏❤️❤️

I have only just discovered your chanel but am really enjoying it. Thank you for telling us your son's story. I have a son of 37 years who is gay and can empathize with your pain even if its on another level but we know that God is with us and strengthens us in all circumstances. God bless you and your family.

Jesus stands at the door knocking. It's up to us as to whether we open the door and invite Him in, or walk away. He never forces His will on us.

Thank you! I so appreciate your willingness to share such a hard thing! But God! He never ever abandons us, or that one we love but are unable to reach! Our God is able! ❤

My youngest son got into drugs at the age of 17. He is 42 now and he is an addict. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to deal with. I have tried everything I could think of. The bottom line is this, you did not make this choice for your son. He is the only person that can stop this madness. I went through years and years of the ups and downs, still am. Every day I wonder if he is alive or dead. No parent should ever have to go through this. But I have no idea how to stop it. I am raising his son now.

Thank you for sharing such a difficult trial. I pray that your son will be healed of his addiction and that your relationship will be restored. I have a grown child who is transgender, and this has been a difficult path for him and the whole family. I understand your pain. I have been meditating on "the Lord is near", Phil. 4:5. Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable with your subscribers. I look forward to getting to know you through your channel ❤

Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve not been in that position myself but many of my friends have been in your position and also in the position of your son. I have been in touch with a recovery ministry here in Pacifc Grove, CA. I used to volunteer for the first few years and now I’m more of a support in prayer and definitely a friend of that ministry. I’ll be praying for your son. Do not give up praying for him !!! There is still hope !!! I’m going to put you and your family in my prayer journal 😊❤️❤️ Cling to God’s promises. I think of the fact that you have said you raised him up in the Lord and praying for that he will remember and he will return to the Lord and to your family.

So refreshing to hear honesty and truth regarding the pain of loving addicts. Jesus delivered me 40years ago of many addictions and yet I get attracted to other addicts and the emotional pain is enormous…. I found Al-Anon very helpful throughout the years I feel like giving you a warm hug and also pray your son will be delivered. He (Jesus) seeks the lost sheep 💜 Leave us 99 who are ok to seek the broken and the lost God is so good 🌸

Sending you love and prayers this morning. My heart hurts for you. I know the pain well. It has been a year and a half since I have had contact with one of my sons. It is more grief and pain that I thought I could endure. But Jesus! God bless you and your family. ❣

Thank you, Sherry, for sharing your heart about your son. We have family members that are addicts. We have helped with Celebrate Recovery. I will pray for you & your husband. And your son. God will use this or good. My sister went through what you are going through. Thank you for your honesty. You are a blessing.

Thank you Ms Sherrie for being so open. Prayers abound for you and your family.

Praying for you & your family Sherry. May God put his living arms around you.🙏

The Devil is a conniver & a liar & a thief. He knows each & every deceitful way to get at each of us. He knows our weaknesses. Hope in our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. He is working. He will conquer. Prayers for all battling any addiction & for the loved ones who suffer with them.

You are a precious lady! So proud of your trust in the Lord through all of this. God bless your son with complete deliverance!

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us on RU-vid! God Bless you and your son. I hope that you will hear from your son soon and that he is doing a lot better . I know from experience just how much pain, heartache, and worry our children can cause us as parents, but no matter what they do we don’t ever stop loving them, Just the way our heavenly Father continues to love us .🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻🤗

Praying for your son! Parents have abandoned children for a much lesser reason or in fact no reason at all. I know.😔

Thank you Sherry for your honesty. I pray the Lord helps your son and he can overcome the world.

Keep praying for your son. Prayer works! Don't give up praying for his deliverance! Only God can do miracles. With man it is impossible but with God all things are possible! Hang in there and keep praying!

God Bless you my dear...I have lived your life...remember when you raise them up in the wayv they should go, when they become old the will return..God love you and give you peace

GOD BLESS YOU BEAUTIFUL LADY I UNDERSTAND YOU SO MUCH THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤

Financial problems as a single mom and a medical disability; thank you for reminding me that Im not alone. Last year I ended a 27 year abusive marriage

Sherry, my heart goes out to you & your husband. I. too lost a son but in a different way. He was a Christian but he took his life. He was the most wonderful son growing up & to the end but it happened!

I am so sorry you are going through this. Keep your faith. Bless your heart. ❤🙏

Praying for you and your son ❤ Thank you for sharing your heart and your story.

Oh dear sister, crying with you as I pray for your son 💔🙏.

Oh Sherry, I am hugging you right now! Thank you for sharing, this is so important to talk about. My son is 17 and we are in the throes of teenage hood, it's hard to know when to be stern and when to step back. It's downright scary. Praying for you all, please pray for us! God bless you and your son, my dear friend. You're you're both in my prayers. You are a great mom, let's keep praying!❤❤❤

This was so touching. I will pray for strength to carry you through all of the difficult days. Thank you for being so transparent. You encourage me.

I just came across this video, and the timing could only be from the Lord. One of our sons is in a rehab right now, and his drug of choice is alcohol. He is 35 years old and this is not his first time in a facility. He does well for a while and just hasn’t been able to maintain it. My heart is sick. He is a Marine Veteran who saw combat in Afghanistan so he suffers from PTSD as well. Like you, we’ve given him a lot of chances, taken him for a lot of help, spent a lot of money, and I’m starting to lose hope. Thank you for sharing your story. I know that the Lord will hold me up too. Our son is in a VA Hospital in NC and we live in Virginia. He really has nowhere to go when he is released, so we must prayerfully determine how the Lord wants us to handle it this time. 💔

Thank you Sherry. My husband was an alcoholic. He accepted Jesus as His Savior but still struggled. He us with Jesus now.

I feel your pain. I have a similar son. It breaks my heart. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I’m a new subscriber and so thankful I found your channel. I don’t know you personally but I’m a mother and Nana and I can tell you that you are strong and courageous! God Bless you and I will pray for your son and his daughter everyday….thats a promise!

My father was an alcoholic up until his death this year. It’s been hard to deal with the complexities of his life and the impact it has had on our family. But surprisingly, it has strengthened my relationship with Jesus. Like you said “my strength is gone” and it is now the strength of the lord that carries me. My heart goes out to those dealing with addicts and addiction in their life but I believe that God knows what he’s doing and has a plan for all of us.