Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they seem to have been born that way. - Alcoholics Anonymous Page 58.
I am on the train. Maggie just called. Her mother is drinking. Again.
Afer a 10 hour drive to Maggie’s Mom’s house, Maggie’s Aunt arrived to find Maggie’s mother passed out, with liquor strewn about. Maggie doesn’t know what to do.
There’s nothing TO do. Or rather, nothing RIGHT to do. Sometimes people die.
My job is to make Maggie feel better. That’s IT.
Love to all. Even you, Kathleen.
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Not an easy job, for either of you. Sorry you drew these cards.
Dammit.
I’m glad you’re there for Maggie.
So blunt and so true. “Sometimes people die.” Hard to face, but true. Being there is all you CAN do.
Oh man, donate one of those hugs to Maggie in my name. OK?
(In your head, obviously.)
Alcoholism killed my Nana. And she had been sober for 30 years before she started drinking again in her 70s.
My heart goes out to you both right now.
I’m sorry.
It is so damn hard not to jump on that roller coaster, isn’t it? It took 3 trips to rehab, 2 sober living houses and a legal separation with my mother for my dad to decide to work the steps ‘for real.’ Very sorry Maggie’s mom is not.
I feel so bad for Maggie. I know you all tried to help MIL, but you know quite well that some literally have to hit “rock bottom” before help is accepted (sometimes people like living t the bottom to.) I will be thinking of you both and wishing only the best. My heart is breaking for Maggie who desires answers and solutions - and they cannot be found at the moment. Hugs to both!!!
My friend tried to commit suicide again - while I was away at a conference all the way across the state. I don’t know what to do, either. I’m feeling for all of you… and me, too.
I’m so sorry.