Old 01-13-2013, 01:18 PM
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vegibean
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You said SD is almost 14 years old, have you talked to any therapists (children's) as to what action is best. Also, at the age of 14 I believe she's expressed some feelings, yes?

While I see your point in that YOU SEE that mum may not have long to live, does SD even know that this is a possibility?

I lost a friend of mine who had a 9 year old son because of his alcoholism. I visited him in the hospital and he told me how bad he felt about neglecting his son Jake the way he had because of his drinking, he was dead in a month and Jake had no dad. However, Jake also had his mom walk him through it, and he visited his dad before he died.

I know if my friend knew that was going to be the outcome he would have done something about his drinking, he didn't want to die. It was so sad.

Has anyone talked to mum about this possibility?

I haven't read any of your other posts, but my concern is for the daughter who may not be aware that her mom may be dying and that alcoholic mum doesn't realize that it's do or die.

I'm so sorry, I know this has got to be so rough on you.
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