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Old 08-24-2012, 09:10 AM
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Alcoholic death
My cousin was taken off of life support this morning.

She had cirrhosis for over 7 years and continued to drink and use drugs in spite of her health and 4 year old son. She was 41.

I am so mad and sad right now. I know I will move in to acceptance and kind of already have.

For those who do not know, an alcoholic death is a slow and painful one. Her liver shut down and kidneys followed. Blood came out of her eyes, nose, and mouth. Her eyes and skin were bright yellow.

Hang on to your sobriety for dear life. I know I am.
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Thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. So tragic.
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I am so sorry for your loss Elizabeth. Your cousin and those who love her are in my prayers.
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Elisabeth...Very sorry for you loss. I want to thank you for your post. A very powerful statement.

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I really want people that are struggling to see this. It is LIFE or it is DEATH.
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I'm sorry for your loss, Elizabeth.
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I am so sorry to read this. How tragic. I am sorry for the child to lose his mother.

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I am so sorry to read this, Elisabeth. I'm very sorry for your loss and want to thank you for sharing- I can't begin to imagine what you and your family are going through but sharing this will hopefully mean at least one more family will not have to go through it.
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Pretty poignant to me considering I am 41. Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with her poor son.
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My heart goes out to you and your family, Elisabeth. I understand your anger..... drinking has taken so many good people. Thank you for the reminder of how serious this disease is. Sending a prayer for you today.....
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The innocent children .....

Prayers to you and your family E.

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My thoughts and prayers for you and yours, Elisabeth. Thank you for posting how fatal this disease is. I'm sorry it struck so close to you.
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Thoughts and prayers to you and yours. A reminder of what a blessing we have with sobriety....
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Elisabeth, sending prayers for you and your family. I'm so sorry your cousin couldn't find peace and help in time to save her. Thank you for a powerful post.
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Thanks for posting.
Good luck to all left in such a mess.
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This is very chilling to read because some of us, like myself, are on this exact path. Thanks for sharing it with us and sorry for your loss.
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So very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing.
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((Elisabeth)) - I'm so sorry for your loss, and many hugs and prayers coming to you and all who loved her. I am glad you posted this. Some people don't realize how bad it can get

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Prayers for you and your family Elisabeth.

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You are all in my thoughts and prayers. This is indeed life or death. An important reminder x
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