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Old Mar 07, 2009, 03:35 AM
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I am so sorry you are going through this...

Jmo, but trying to take care of a family member going through their own crappy time is next to impossible.
You get sucked dry and have no energy. You may have some guilt or anger and be incredibly sad.

You know what tough love is, P7. As hard as it is to do, it's not doing you or her any favors by remaining silent.
When she calls you when you are drinking tell her to call you back when she is sober. You are not doing anything wrong by doing this--you are setting boundaries and she needs to respect them.
Honestly? Perhaps you also need to honor them. Loving someone, family or friend, does not mean you are their caretaker. You can offer support and encouragement, but you cannot make things all right for them.
And you shouldn't either. They have to start their own recovery...

You know all this in your head; it feels different in your heart. Taking care of yourself will most likely lead to your sister doing what she needs to do to stop drinking.
Co-Dependency stinks and it's a toughie to handle...

Peace,
Cap
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Thanks for this!
phoenix7, Shelle