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I Believe Family Is Very Important

I dont usually write my real life experiences here. But for this one time I need to talk.

My sister is going to a rehab/ nursing facility on Friday. She is an alcoholic and has been for most of her adult life. During this period I feel like I lost her. The sister I once had is no longer there mentally. She has stolen from this entire family to support her habits. Sentimental things can never be replaced. Even the Mothers right my mom gave her off her finger, on her death bed was pawned for drinking. I honestly dont know how to forgive here for things she has done to us.

The doctor told her that she would not live one more year living as she does. I dont know if she will stay in rehab or if she can even do it at this point. Sometimes I feel death would be better. God forgive me.
Picklebobble · 56-60, M
Your anger is well founded, and has to be acknowledged !
The problem when you have an addiction though, is that your mind is no longer your own !
It lives, breathes and serves only your habit.
You're right to feel angry !
And if she completes rehab, you'll have the chance to tell her so !
Thank you, I had to cut her completely out of my life years ago. I want this so much for her. I want to once again be able to tell her I love her and I do miss the woman she once was!
dubkebab · 51-55, M
Alcoholism wrecks families.Truth.
I am nearing ten years sober after many failed attempts,scandals and disasters.
Recovery is confusing at first because we have so much to unlearn,but becomes an easy and rewarding practice in time.I wish you and your sister all the strength and compassion you will both need in these trying times ahead.You are not alone in battling this disease.
Thank you! She has to stop lying, stealing.allowing men to use her body for alcohol and most important she has to start respecting her family and the people that have tried so hard to help her. It has been suggested that I attend Al-Anon to find support and learn ways to help myself with all the issues this disease has caused up.

Congratulations on your 10 years clean and sober. YOU are winner in your battle for sobriety.
dubkebab · 51-55, M
Al-anon has been known to help.One learns about setting boundaries and coping with the wreckage active users create.I found tips to help heal childhood issues and support in that program.
I had to lose about everything I held dear before I was ready to sober up,and even then it was a few years of rough road. I'm still not what others would consider sane,haha.
I'm just glad to be alive and not living the lie and able to help others here and there.
Try to stay grounded so you can best deal with this difficult time for your family.Glad to hear she is getting professional help-best thing for her if she can stay steady with it.
Peaches · F
I have 2 sisters like that too Belle, one did die and the other one is only in her 40's but she looks older than 60. It's a terrible disease! I know it's hard not to take it personal, but they are lost to the alcohol and drugs until they can climb out of that hole that has swallowed them. The best we can do is pray for them, and I do all the time. God bless your poor sister.🥀🙏🏼
Peaches, my heart is breaking, knowing that it has come to this. I hope she can find the help she needs. This is very hard for her and us. Somehow we have to manage to help her.
Brooksy · 41-45, M
I've watched my cousin go through the same thing, SBelle. These are the times you wish you had the answer and there just isn't one. I'll be praying for you and your family.
Thank you Brooksy! You are a true friend.🤗
Brooksy · 41-45, M
Ditto SBelle 🤗
SW-User
I really hope
She has the strength
She needs to go through this
You made everything for her
You and the whole family
Now it's her turn
To fight for her life
It's up to her
Just my personal opinion
Hope everything will be alright
I wish you the best
@Intothestorm: I am hoping for the best, but still in the back of my mind I dont want to be disappointed yet again😞
SW-User
It's normal to feel that way
But
If this is her last chance
She needs all the support
She can get from family and friends
💪
I will support here to the ends of the earth because I love her and want my sister back
fairone · F
I will pray 🙏 this time will be different. God bless you @Sbelle
bellybuttonfan17 · 36-40, M
Omg ! So sorry to hear this Belle! I really don't know what to say... As someone who equally believes in the concept of family ; and not having endured this, anything I say will be empty.

So I am going to hug you warmly and promise that if and when you need me, I am right here.

Cheers !
Thank you and I now words are hard to come by in a case like this- I will proabbly be calling on you a lot in the days to come🤗
SW-User
I am so sorry for this. She is sick and her sickness drives her to be selfish. It is very hard to deal with people given over to addiction. They have no loyalties to anything, but the addiction.
I agree with you Rae. Thank for your thoughts@
Thank you Lemony! For me and my family we will have to deal with this day by day. Her battle is just beginning and I hope she has the strength to to beat this monster living inside her.🤗
SW-User
She might just surprise you ..I'll keep hoping with you xx
SW-User
So sorry, I have no words to make this ok but I will listen whenever you need it x🤗
I hope she have the will to do this. We do all we can for them, ultimately, it is up to them to want that change / rehab. If they choose not to, then whatever we do will not help them at all. We all have loved ones what we care so much, that we'd do anything for them, even give our lives up for them. They have to willing to accept, or all is in vain.
Hugs! xoxo
I hear ya, girl. So sorry. Prayers are with you. Hugs.

 
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