continued thanks
I so appreciate everyone's posts. My mom is going to her first meeting tonight. Surprisingly, it was hard to find one in her area in Maryland. I'm in CA and will look here, because yes, I need to go, too!! My dad is pretty much housebound, but that doesn't mean he can't pick up a phone. I have to set my boundaries with them. And I've written my sister to acknowledge that I know she has talked about hurting herself, and that it is not normal and there are resources available. I also, on the advice of a counselor friend, noted that anything she did like that would break my heart, and that she indeed is needed in this world. I know she is deep into her addiction right now, but I also want her to know she is still connected to the people around her. I am told that knowing that can help.
Again, thanks for the support.
I also ordered "Addict in the Family" for me and my parents as well as "Don't let your Kids Kill You"
thank you!!