beccamay

Hi,

I just found this forum looking for information on alcoholism and codependency online. I feel so lost and helpless. I guess posting here couldn't hurt more.

My mom is an alcoholic. She's been one for a long long time. She has also battled with depression her whole life. I guess they go hand in hand. She is also now showing some signs of dementia... specially memory loss.

I just don't know how to help. Nor do I know how to emotionally distance myself from it. Specially when I see all the other people involved (father and brother) who are even more hurt than I am. Everyone's sad. In despair.

I think I just needed to vent. Maybe I'll read more posts here.

Thanks anyway

trachemys

Be sure and check into the Friends and Family forums farther down the list.

LBrain

welcome beccamay

beccamay

thank you! I did find the family and friends forum. It's nice to know i'm not alone.

least

Welcome! You are free to post anywhere you like, but will get more support in the friends and family of alcoholics forum about halfway down the index page. They will understand your situation completely.

I'm glad you joined us. You'll find a lot of support here.

Hevyn

Welcome beccamay.

I'm so glad you found us. You never have to feel alone - there's always someone here to listen and understand. I'm sorry for what you're going through with your mom, but I hope being here will help relieve your pain a little.

beccamay

again, thank you. really.

Thepatman

You are really not alone, glad you found us. You are guaranteed to have understanding and support on SR!

It must be hard to see your love one in a bad addiction. It's extremely hard but very possible for her to recover. Unfortunately she must somehow admit to herself that she needs help.

Be kind to yourself, there is Al-Anon that I heard is very good for family and friends of Alcoholics.

Tonymblue

Welcome beccamay. Post anywhere. Post whatever you are feeling. Everyone is here to help. Here you may get the insight to alcoholics from alcoholics. There could be some useful info for you.

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum!!