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Old 07-29-2009, 11:12 AM
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Do you think this is rock bottom?
There is no answer to that. My sis was in ICU three times (perhaps more..I've lost count) before the bout that finally ended her suffering. She had also lost her job, her sweet husband, her career in the motion picture industry, all of her possessions, even her dog. She was living on the streets of Los Angeles, still drinking, still getting kicked out of rehabs and help centers for her refusal to stop drinking.

All you can do, dreamstones, is try to support your mom as best you can. Are there "stealth" things you can do to help her through this? Making sure she eats, making sure she takes time for herself, etc.? What about you? Are you taking tender care of yourself? Caring for the Living has always helped me to get through horrible times with alcoholics in my family...without misplaced guilt.

Hugs to you - this is a very rough time.
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