[Grady Clay]

Mike,

“Does he acknowledge a problem exists?” Yes.

“Does he want to correct the faults but just doesn't know how?” Yes, he even knows how. He just can’t reliably follow through. His environment puts him in a position to fail. He is crying out for help.


“Sounds like he needs AA and a hardcore sponsor.” That may be worthwhile. Is the other part of the equation to only have him exposed to non-drinkers?

“This is gonna be a long battle but he really needs to go to a meeting every day for at least 45 days maybe 60.” I think it may be FAR longer. This is a life-long addiction for him, I think.


“They are around and plenty of people will help. They will even pick him up and drop him off.” Good. It is going to take that.

”He has to want to get better though. It has to come from him. Once he admits he has a problem, commits to trying to get better then that is a huge step. He has to truly admit it though. Is he capable?” I think so. It is going to take a lot of help for this to be successful.

Seahawk, I agree, he will be both unless something is done.

Bill, Thanks. I may come up (and we have a fun Pelican Gathering). There are a lot of Porsche projects I need to see and help with. Please email me at gradyclayathotmaildotcom.

Peter, I think he is at “rock bottom.” He sees jail (even State Prison) an a preferable alternative to the struggles he has on the outside. The issue is that there doesn’t seem to be an in-patent program available. I may just not be in the “human services” loop to know. I’m not able (willing) to step up and pay that level out of pocket. I agree, that would be the best route.

Mosos, I agree.

Stijn, thanks – good suggestions.

Mark, I agree. He may have taken his food money for that.

Randy, He is not trustworthy in this situation. The good news id his parole officer has test results showing no street drugs. It seems alcohol is the issue. If antibuse causes him to go to other drugs, that is a BIG problem.


This isn’t going to be easy. At least one “human services professional” has chimed in regularly via email and is much appreciated. Others are appreciated. I just don’t know how to interface with the “system” and find the services. As I said earlier, I have paid multi-millions in taxes. Here is a situation where I want some return and not ever for me.

Best,
Grady