It's really weird being on this side of things. My biological mother is in the hospital, her cirrhosis is getting worse, her COPD is making it impossible to breathe, and they have to perform open heart surgery due to a heart valve issue. She can't stay clean or sober for anything, and it's so disheartening to see. She's pissed off, angry, scared, hurt, sad, and doesn't think anyone is there for her. She's been really nasty with her nurses and even towards me lately. The nurses have told me she isn't improving, and she's been telling me she's been feeling weaker and weaker every day and is scared she won't survive the surgery. It's really eye-opening to be on this side and see a family member going through it. I never realized what we possibly put those around us that are closets through. I'm considering NARANON because I don't know how to be there for her. While protecting my peace and my recovery and its hard setting boundaries, especially with the relationship we have. I just don't know how to go about it, and I've been using avoidance. I'm just at a loss because this is the first time I've dealt with anything like this
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I wish I had an answer for you. I think you’re right and maybe NARANON will help. Praying for you.
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