This touches home with me. Please comfort your sister and make sure she knows that she did the right thing in getting out and getting the one child out of that situation. I was married to an alcoholic and firmly believe that I saved my own life the day I walked out. I tried to save both of us, but when that didn't work, I had to save myself. The son will come to realize this in time.
And, for what it's worth, I have Travelers Ins - love them.
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02-01-2007, 06:31 PM #1
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02-02-2007, 05:31 AM #2
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I second Pedal Wench. Pam, I know you don't believe this right now, but no one can force an alcoholic to get help. They have to want to do it on their own. I had the courts force my ex into treatment. He was a nice guy to me for about a month and went back to his old habits. One thing I would highly recommend for everyone is Al-Anon and Ala-Teen. It's free and there are chapters and meetings literally everywhere. Get the family to a meeting. Just sit there and listen at the first meeting and go with your instinct after that. It was by far the best gift I gave myself to heal.
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((hugs and prayers)). This too shall pass even though the burden is heavy. Trust in the Lord Pam and he'll see you through it.
God Bless,Dar
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02-02-2007, 05:36 AM #3
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Pam you and your family are in my thoughts. The TE family will be here sending you good thoughts and strength to deal with this. Hang in there and don't forget to get help not only for your family but for yourself, too.
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02-02-2007, 08:06 AM #4
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I'm sorry to hear about this, Pam.
This is an awful lot for everyone to go through and I wish you all strength and healing.2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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02-02-2007, 09:58 AM #5
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Wishing you strength and wisdom to help your sister and her family.
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