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We are on vacation in Mexico. This day 6 of AH drinking non stop, which is longer any other time before and more strong. The sickness is so obvious. It is very open to kids now, they asked him to go to the doctor many times, but he refused. Don't want to write about all the damage during these days. We are all safe and trying to have good time with limited resources, as no language, no car. Person who is taking care of the house is taking us to places, brings us what we need. There was a lady cooking for, but last two days she didn't come so we are eating out or something simple like quesadilla some fruits at home.
I can see how far it all gone, past year everything escalated, drinking is out of control completely. I feel that maybe now I can start f2f mtgs which I was putting aside due to no time and inside hope that reading would be enough.
i still need AH help to leave Mexico, we need to return the rental car, which i can't drive and I can't just abounded it because I ordered it thru the company. I also can't ask the person to drive us, because all luggage doesn't fit in, so we were planning drive ask somebody to bring the luggage . So I understand that I should leave the A alone, but I do need him sober. we got around without him here, but leaving is a challenge. He is most likely drinking now while we r on the beach, is there anything I can do? We have to leave in two days. How can an alcoholic stop drinking, I don't even u d'état and how his body can take it all. This is already a longer relapse than any ti
e before, he should be stoping by now, but he clearly can't
The reality is he may not be able to get sober now because of the withdrawal will be so bad he may need professional help so stopping doesn't kill him. He's not going to be sober in the true sense of the word when you leave. Sending love, prayers and support your way. This is not an easy situation I'm sure .. just try to keep an open mind maybe there is an answer in the midst of the chaos for you. Hugs ..
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Faith minus vulnerability and mystery equals extremism. If you've got all the answers, then don't call what you do "faith". - Brene Brown
"Whatever truth you own doesn't own you" - Gary John Bishop
does it mean he can no longer just stop? I have never seen him so bad! But how does happened usually? Will he ask for a help? Or will he just die? Should we find a doctor in case he asks ojus hound we bring a doctor irregardless?
You can mention that the date to leave is fast approaching and ask if he has a plan. I would listen and then I would develop a Plan "B" . My Plan B might involve someone driving us to the airport in the rental car and returning it.
Keep an open mind and listen to your inner voice
I am glad you have decided to search out F2F meetings when you return.
Reading the book under the influence, can't think of the author at the moment, may help you understand better the physical effect that alcohol abuse has on the body and brain. Yes, there comes a point the body physically has to have the alcohol or it goes into shock. I don't know and I'm not a professional .. drinking that heavily for that extended time can have physical consequences. Take care of you and the kids hugs
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Faith minus vulnerability and mystery equals extremism. If you've got all the answers, then don't call what you do "faith". - Brene Brown
"Whatever truth you own doesn't own you" - Gary John Bishop
