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Old 02-03-2008, 03:40 AM
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splendra
the girl can't help it
 
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(((((sickatheart)))))

I know it must be very hurtful to know your daughter is out there doing what she is doing. I know it seems like you have to do something to make her see the error of her ways.

I want your daughter to stop her nonsense too and I don't even know her. But I am not that powerful over her or any of the 4 addicts in my own life. My siblings have my mom to keep their addictions in line, my H has me....there never has been anything me, my mom, or even you could do to make these people see that they are hurting themselves and others.


All of my siblings have been in jail and and it did not stop them from using. I know you are asking for parents to reply. I went ahead and replied to keep your post near the top. However, I know it is possible for jail to help one change their minds about using but, not in every case. It has been my experience that trying to force consequences on an addict/alcoholic can backfire so stand back and detach if you go that route.
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