Looking for support for mom with Alcholism - Addiction & Recovery Message Board

monkey5 · 12-11-2007, 06:45 PM

Hey members i am new to this post but per my therapist thinks that maybe i can get some support here and many other ways to help cope with my moms Alchololism
Love, Monkey

oh-notagain · 12-11-2007, 06:54 PM

hey monkey !!! im sorry to hear about your mom. i know that alcoholism is rough for the whole family ! does your mom want to get better, or no? have you tried al-anon? that would be a great place for face to face support. and, of course, we will be here for you/with you whenever you need. there is a great wealth of support here on this board, especially this board ! how old are you? have you been dealing with this a long time? do you live with mom?
sorry for all the questions, just want to get to know you and your situation !!

take care and God Bless,

michelle

monkey5 · 12-11-2007, 07:08 PM

Hi Michelle, well i am 36 and my mom has been this way for about 20 years straight. My therapist did mention checking into the Alanon about also. I do not live with her, but she has some wondeful grandkids and it's hard to be around her especially as she drinks because she can say some nasty things and as much as i try to overlook them and get past it it hurts so i'm angry for long periods of time and then start talking to her again. There are times she thinks about getting better and doen't go get the help and quits for a short time and then just goes right back. so i don't know if she does want help or not even though as one time she had lots of support in trying to do so and new it! Thats pretty much it!
Love, Melissa

jules3 · 12-11-2007, 07:30 PM

I think that if she quits for a short time than she knows she has a problem...but first and formost she has to want to be sober..as much as it hurts you, she needs to do it for herself..maybe you can ask her to go to an A.A. meeting.

oh-notagain · 12-11-2007, 08:04 PM

oh mellissa, i know its hard... really. please do try the al anon. there are people there who are in your exact shoes. they will help you get through this.. they are just what you need right now..... i'll be thinking about you and praying for you and mom.. please keep me/us posted.

hugs,

michelle