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Old 11-03-2010, 02:17 PM
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Freedom1990
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Yes, I have, lynnmarie. I have a 32 year old daughter who's been incarcerated several times, the longest one was for felony drug charges.

I highly encourage you to get some support for yourself through all of this.

Are you attending Alanon? If not, please check into meetings in your area. There you will find face-to-face support among those who understand.

"Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie is an excellent starter book.

Also take the time to read through some of the 'sticky' topics posted at the top of this forum to educate yourself on alcoholism.

I am also a recovering alcoholic myself, and I can tell you my parents were my best enablers. I didn't have to suffer the consequences of so many choices because they cushioned the fall for me.

I will not enable my alcoholic daughter. I give her the dignity to make her own choices, no matter how poor they may be.

Please keep posting, and know that you are among friends.
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