Sister3

So I knew my 23 year old sister has been using heroin for about 5 years, in and out of jail, prostitution....but I just found out my 18 yr old sister is using and she looks to be about 7mo pregnant! The reason I say looks to be is she hasn't even been the the Dr yet...but she's 5'5 and only weighs about 110...her husband is my other sisters dealer. I'm stuck! Do I call and leave a tip with police that he's a big time heroin dealer/abuser??? I'm trying to reach out to her because I know her baby will be taken away....she wont listen. I'm heartbroken 💔 I have 3 kids, that baby will be in so much pain 😞

Ann

It is so hard to just sit back and watch someone we love self-destruct.

You are not sure of the situation, you may not have much choice except to offer your love and encourage her to find help for her addiction...and then let it go. It is tragic when babies are born into such awful situations, when the baby is born they will know if the mother is addicted and hopefully do the right thing for the baby. The police probably already know about her husband, getting involved may not change anything except to put yourself in danger too.

I don't envy you your dilemma, it's hard to know what the right thing is when so many things are wrong.

Keeping you all in my prayers.

Hugs

MyJoey

Gezz that is really sad Sister3, I'm very sorry. You have to do what you feel is right in your heart. Your in a no win situation, if something happens your going to feel you should have called and if something don't happen you will feel the same way. No one can make that call for you. Addiction is totally heart shattering!!! (((Hugs))))

hopeful4

Is she open to any sort of rehab or recovery at all? You are right, the baby will be taken away, and will be born an addict and will be in lots of pain. Is it possible she may be open to help?

Sister3

She's not open. And she's constantly guilt tripping me because I wont let her stay with me. I gave her information on dshs, housing hope, and teen pregnancy programs...she thinks she can just steal from everyone and she's got it all figured out...she didn't finish hs, has no license, and wont even tell me where she's living 😒

MyJoey

(((((hugs))))) I wish, I had words to make you feel better. You have to take care of yourself and your family first. Bringing your sister into your home would not be safe for anyone. I know your heart is heavy, is it possible for you to detach from her not see her at all? I know with my addict son, I can't do that wish I could. He is 23 a herion addict. Maybe you could put things in a bag /backpack things she may need clothes, food, personal items, phone numbers save it for when you see her again. That's really all you can do to help her, till she is ready to help herself.