I was worried but so proud of him.

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Hi solataire, you must be very proud of your grandson. It's lovely to hear of good things a young person has done, as we hear so much bad stuff.

Good on your young man!

Solitaire, you'd like to think so, wouldn't you. My DS has always been such a sensible lad and we are so proud of him. He has watched other friends get into a terrible state and has always said that he would always keep himself safe. I was so shocked that he had been so stupid. If I hadn't been there, it is no word of exaggeration that he might not have survived the night. It has completely shaken my confidence although he assures me that it won't happen again. Famous last words!

ican - Was it definitely your son's mistake? GD has seen, and experienced, alarming incidents of spiked drinks.
Unfortunately some 'friends' don't stay around and offer support. Remember a young Blair being found passed out in Leicester Square?

Elrel, on this occasion it was definitely my son's mistake. He miscalculated how vodka affects the system, particularly when you don't usually drink spirits. He says he didn't have that much but I think he didn't realise how strong it is. I should have asked him what proof it was too because that can make a difference. He was so ill, I think he might have decided spirits aren't for him!

My daughter intervened when a man was abusing his girlfriend in the street in London. I thought it was unwise.

He sounds like a really lovely, caring lad. Hope he stays like that forever!

Oh ican I really feel for you, how worrying and how fortunate that you were there to care for your son.
We worry when they're small, then they're out with friends on bikes, then learning to drive and off to Uni when we don't know what they're up to
Makes you wonder how we retain our sanity. for you and a big hug for you and your precious son.

Thank you, Solitaire.