Dear Annie: I Know We Can’t Fix Stepson’s Addiction, but Cutting Him Off Feels Like Giving Up

Dear Annie: I know we can’t fix stepson’s addiction, but cutting him off feels like giving up

The couple has tried all they can to help him stay clean, but it doesn't seem to be working.

Dear Annie: I can’t stop bailing out my drug-addicted stepson

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to a wonderful man for over 10 years, and during that time, I’ve grown to love his son as my own. My stepson, “Brian,” is now 28 and has struggled with drug addiction for most of his adult life. We’ve helped him through multiple rehab programs, paid his rent when he’s been evicted and even bailed him out of jail once. I’ve held him when he cried, driven him to meetings and prayed for him every night. But nothing see…

Dear Annie: Nothing we do seems to help my stepson, who struggles with drug addiction. We’re worn down.

DEAR ANNIE: I’ve been married to a wonderful man for over 10 years, and during that time, I’ve grown to love his son as my own. My stepson, “Brian,” is now 28 and has struggled with drug addiction for most of his adult life. We’ve helped him through multiple rehab programs, paid his rent when he’s been evicted and even bailed him out of jail once. I’ve held him when he cried, driven him to meetings and prayed for him every night.

Dear Annie: How do I stop rescuing my stepson from his addiction?

I’ve held him when he cried, driven him to meetings and prayed for him every night. But still he relapses.

Dear Annie: My husband and I disagree on handling my stepson’s addiction

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to a wonderful man for over 10 years, and during that time, I’ve grown to love his son as my own. My stepson, “Brian,” is now 28 and has struggled with drug addiction for most of his adult life. We’ve helped him through multiple rehab programs, paid his rent when he’s been evicted and even bailed him out of jail once. I’ve held him when he cried, driven him to meetings and prayed for him every night.

Dear Annie: My stepson’s drug addiction is tearing us apart

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to a wonderful man for over 10 years, and during that time, I’ve grown to love his son as my own. My stepson, “Brian,” is now 28 and has struggled with drug addiction for most of his adult life. We’ve helped him through multiple rehab programs, paid his rent when he’s been evicted and even bailed him out of jail once. I’ve held him when he cried, driven him to meetings and prayed for him every night.