hi there,
i was so moved by this post because i am now going through exactly what you wrote. my mother has distanced herself and now she was alone in her apartment for days without calling for help. by the time i went to her, it was too late. i spent two weeks holding her and watching her die a slow death from alcoholism. this has destroyed me on so many levels.. questions about why she didn't reach out to me, guilt, the thought of what she went through DT's (the hospital said she had gone days without alcohol and i'm assuming it's because she was unable to get out of bed) dieing such a horrible death.. it's all so consuming.
i wanted to see how you made out with everything emotionally? i know it's been years since you have posted but again, your situation is as close to mine as it's gonna get. and i appreciate knwoing someone else has expereinced what i am going through, so thank you.
can you tell me how you dealt with all your questions and guilt?