I turned to drink and drugs after accident and my young son needs me
DEAR DEIDRE: SINCE I narrowly escaped death in a road accident four years ago, my life has spiralled out of control.
I used to be a happy-go-lucky guy.
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I thought I had everything figured out but the accident changed everything.
A man of 28, I can no longer work. I’m ashamed to say I turned to alcohol and drugs to help me cope.
I have a six-year-old son who lives with his mother, my ex.
She is 27 and I recently found out she is neglecting our boy.
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I am so heartbroken for my poor son that it is beginning to affect my relationship with him.
I am stuck in a rut and can’t seem to figure out what to do.
DEIDRE SAYS: I am sorry you are still suffering.
Such a traumatic experience can cause long-term difficulties.