Today I am going to my nieces funeral, 39 years old, 2 small children, has been addicted to pills for years, she went into the hospital with an infection to her kidneys due to her addiction, was put in an enduced coma, the infection traveled through her body, they had to amputate her legs, the infection continued to spread and she never recovered from it and passed away. Her dad who is my brother, i tried to help her so many times, they were in denial of her drug abuse, told me to leave them alone, cut me off from my family. They all live in denial even when the doctors told them that she died from drug abuse, mostly taking pills. I have so many mixed feelings now. I am a Recovery Coach and it saddens me that just because i am in recovery, I became my nieces villan. Im from a large Italian family 8 kids, now my family is divided. So sad what addiction does to a family when they are in denial. Blessed today I continue my journey of recovery 39 years of recovery and still blessed.
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I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I understand how this loss is close to home and heart. I am proud of your own personal commitment and commitment to helping others. Sending you support and hugs, Jo Jo.
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