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Old Feb 06, 2009, 03:41 PM
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I feel there is nothing I can't do. She say she not sick but she is sick. One of her friends pay for she and her friends can drink.
I really don't know what to do. Please help.

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Old Feb 06, 2009, 04:26 PM
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Hi StandTro...

If you can please research Alanon..find a meeting and attend.

They will offer you a warm welcome and share their experience, strenght and hope. There is a lot you can do,,but more you can't and they will advise/suggest what will be in the best interest of your sisiter and you.

With Care,

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Old Feb 06, 2009, 07:49 PM
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lenny gave you the best solution to help you deal with your concerns. i hope you will give it a go. take care of what you can do and leave the rest to a hgher power, just me.
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Old Feb 08, 2009, 02:28 PM
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Old Feb 13, 2009, 08:57 PM
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(((StandTro)))))))))))))))

I agree with Lenny

My sister drank and did drugs for years. Shes clean now. Goes to AA
But it was her choice. She called me when she needed to go into rehab.
But she made the call to me to ask for help.
no one can make them get help. Only them
My thoughts are with you
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Old Feb 16, 2009, 03:45 PM
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Stand Tro,

I agree with what's been said. Al-anon will give you much needed perspective regarding your sister's drinking. I am an alcoholic who also attends Al-anon meetings so I really believe in this advice.

Good luck,
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Old Feb 20, 2009, 06:57 PM
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It's very difficult standing by and watching a loved one destroy themselves. I have been standing by and watching my mother destroy her self over and over agian with her addiction, I have even corrupted myself with drug use and abuse. What I've learned though through these years with my Mom is to not judge harshly but to try to understand her illness and be supportive, to encourage her to make better choices and to praise when she does. My Mom will never live a sober life, I accept this now, but there are periods when she does very well and during these periods I constantly support her to take one day at a time and to continue approving. Try not to be harsh, just tell her your on the outside looking in and that you care about her well being and all you want is for her to have a good life. I hope things get better for both you and your sister.
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