Haven't been on here this week as I the big conference I am planning is tomorrow. Wanted to drop by and post before you head off to treatment.
Remember, this time is about you. It is not about seeking sobriety so that things turn around with your H. Seek the sobriety so you can start anew, be 100% for your son, and be independent in your life. And if things turn around with your H, then that is an added bonus!
I am so proud of you for doing this. And I am glad that the community service idea may work for you! I imagine that you will have many resources available to peruse at the treatment center. It may be a good place to do some initial research.
I would approach it like you do a book. Come up with the focus of the presentation (video, brochure, whatever) and then make an outline. Know your audience, etc. all applies for this too.
If you are doing this for junior and senior high students, you know they feel invincible and yet are very vulnerable as alcohol is a gateway to drugs for many. Stress issues like appearance, bad breath, body odor, inability to have sex (scary for young males and old alike!), unintended pregnancy, etc. These are immediate consequences that may make them sit up and listen. Then cover the long term physical, mental, social and financial consequences. Probably most important is a good hook at the beginning of the presentation that makes them pay attention.
Anyway, just some ideas for you to ponder. Like I said, I bet they have a library that would hold some great ideas and lots of stats about teens and drinking. I bet you could put together a really neat Power Point presentation with video clips and set it all to music that appeals to them. In one of my old jobs, we had someone do this on teen pregnancy and it rocked the house!
Take care of yourself. I'll pray for you and wait to hear from you when you return to the BB.
(((((HUGS)))))
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