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Today it's been ten weeks since I've spoken to my daughter and her husband who are my current active A's in my life. I was heartbroken 12 weeks ago when I found out that my daughter had become an active alcoholic along with her husband.
We went through years of her in recovery from drugs as a young teenager. Life has been extremely unkind to them and I'm so sorry that they choose alcohol to cope. They both had wonderful rich spiritual relationships with their Higher Power we call God. He gave them so much strength but if you choose to take that one drink when you have the disease well we all know what happens next. She called me so drunk that I was scared for her life. She was asking Jesus to take her life and it freaked me out. We brought her to our home and she sobered up. Next day we had a mini intervention where she admitted she had become an alcoholic. She was excited to go to an AA meeting after many years of not attending. But we both knew (my husband and I) that her husband would not admit he was and would talk her out of going and he did.
they were planning to move to get jobs and so they did...leaving behind a hugely messed up house filled with garbage and skipped out on rent .... I know I know I have to detach from this bearing guilt over their behavior but when the landlord calls you and tells you what happened....ah it's so shameful. Going to Al-anon meetings has helped me a lot to get rid of the crazy stinking thinking but I'm sad. She hasn't called me but has called her sister to hang out. i got one little email last week but that's all. I hate this disease. Just hate it.
I am glad you found us here at MIP, have you read any al-anon literature or found a local meeting near you? These things helped me find my sanity. Sending you much love and support!
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Sending you love and support on your journey always! BreakingFree
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" Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional."
"Serenity is when your body and mind are in the same place."
Thanks everyone. Such a week I've had. My brother and sister in law both alcoholics stayed with us and oie vey I'm so tired. Physically and emotionally!!! I do need a meeting but can't get to one. I've been grouchy with my husband and can't put my finger on why. Just praying and praying!!!
