Dealing with family member relapsing

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#1

Dealing with family member relapsing.

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#2

I'm sorry you are going through this is there anything I can do to help

#3

How can we help?

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#4

Just put the idea out there. All you really need to do is plant the seed. It has to be their decision.

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#5

Pray for her. When she's like this she has Charles Manson eyes. I cannot be around her. She attacks me.

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#6

Terry, I’m praying for you right now🙏.
Check out Al-anon it’s for people dealing with addict loved ones.
al-anon dot org. Sorry I tried to include the link but not allowed

#7

Terry, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Are you safe at home? Do you have the number for your local crisis center in case it happens again?

#8

Im safe at home. Her son's not. Hes 4 and has autism

#9

Shes got plenty of information. She chose this.

#10

I'm sorry to hear about your family member but you can help by letting them know that you are going to be there to get them through

#11

Definitely will pray for her. Very hard position for you to be in when she is presently in such a state. Will pray for you and her son as well.

#12

If you need somebody to talk to it, hit me with a friend request

#13

@terry427657 You can lead a horse to water however you can't make it drink.
Your family member is the horse.
If there's a child involved and that child is in danger you may want to get Child Protective Services involved.

#14

Sorry to hear this Terry, tears at the heart!!! Family members can be the biggest distraction I have when my focus should be on my Higher Power(GOD)! I have to remember to be compassionate, but at the same time, stay focused on my recovery! The only thing I can be for a person that close is an example!
God Bless!!! :pray:

#15

I highly recommend Alanon and applying the same steps to your situation. We are powerless over alcohol and our lives become unmanageable.
That is whether alcohol is in me or someone else.
I joined AA 36 years ago but was never as insane as when I tried to control another alcoholic’s drinking. I ended up drinking myself and now have 15 years again of continuous sobriety.
Take care of yourself.

#16

Good luck