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I feel really bad about giving my alcoholic family member the cold shoulder :c

I know she's a pain in the @ss when she drinks, but I still hope she's doing okay

We're kinda living together at the moment, so it's hard to keep a distance without coming off as cold

But yeah, I'm worried that if this makes her feel worse then she will drink more.

And if she does quit drinking, I want her to do it for herself. Not me.

Kinda dunno what I should do

(other than move out... because it's easier said than done rn)
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LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
It's called tough love, hun. Keep your distance and make sure you set boundaries and keep to them, but also check in on them. Use language like "When you do X, I feel Y" or "I can't be around you when you do X." Make sure they understand it's not them, it's their behavior.