I am terrified.
Just some background. I am an adult and I live on my own.
My mom is going to get out of jail soon. She got 3 months for a DUI. I feel selfish saying this, but those were the happiest three months I've had in a long time. Now I have to worry about her relapsing again, and it terrifies me. As much as I try to distance myself from the situation, I still break down and bawl like a baby every time she relapses. It hurts me to see that she hasn't made an effort to get better on her own. As much as I want to believe things are going to be better or different this time, I don't have any reason to believe that she has developed the skills to deal with it. I know I don't have any control over what she does, but I just don't want to lose my mom.
Has any body else dealt with anxiety related to a loved one getting out of jail or prison? I would love to hear your stories so I don't feel like I am the only one going through this.