As the oldest daughter she felt she HAD to be strong

Yes. T points this out to me all the time that in my world it was upside down.

I was the youngest in the family taking care of and insuring the safety of my three junkie brothers and a widowed, 38-year-old alcoholic mother because, at ten and eleven, I was the only sober one.

She always points out, "You were just a little girl. THEY were the adults. No little kid should have to witness it or handle it. Little girls shouldn't know how to shoot-up or know the warning signs of an overdose."

And yes, my T is sick. She was treated a year ago for an aggressive tumor in her leg. It has come back and she underwent surgery and treatment recently.

(((( EJ ))))

Thank you for your support.