Hi, Trudging.
I am having that struggle with my baby sister and of course, my mother. I feel like I don't have a leg to stand on because I just sound like one of those preachy ex-drinkers who I couldn't stand when I was a drinker. Once you have a taste of sobriety, you so want to help everyone else "wake up", but you can't help people who don't want to be helped. I am trying to just be a good example in the way that I am living my life. My loved ones have all noticed my weight loss, and my mom keeps asking me what I am "on". (she thinks I am on antidepressants, but I honestly just feel stronger and happier due to my sobriety and my better health.) I keep praying for a "wake up" call for my mom, but my faith tells me the Universe already has its plan for her and that I need to surrender to my faith.
Good for you on 49 days!!!!