Originally Posted by
Lisa0808 
I have a family member who is an alcoholic and has been for over 9 1/2 years. They have shared with me time and time again that they know they need to quit but it's impossible. I know that quitting is not an over night thing and have tried to learn as much as I can about the addiction so I may help. I have offered to attend AA meetings with them, I'm on call 24/7 if they need me etc. Health is also an issue now because after so long how much more can your body handle. My question to anyone on here is How can I help them? What more can I do? What am I missing? I am so supportive of them and only want them to get better. As much as they want to stop its been a battle and I feel like I need to figure out whats next. I can not force them into treatment....or else I would have long ago. Please if anyone has anything to say about this I would appreciate it.
Tell them it's not impossible. Ask them if they are happy. At least the person has acknowledged a problem, so that's a start. You can't do any more that to offer that you will be there for them. You are not missing anything, they are.