MsJax

My friend is in acute care for liver failure. He has been there about 10 days. His body & eyes are yellow, his abdomen distended, he is losing blood and his liver is functioning at about 10%. All I can do is be a friend and be honest with him in all ways.

When I got sober in 2011, he was one of the few from my drunk days that was still my friend. He never made sh*t comments about my sobriety when others did. I tried to show him a better way & I am not giving up now.

He is 43 years old.

Please take getting sober seriously. Your body will not forgive you forever, you will pay the price. There is no moderation and pretty soon there are no more chances. I hope it is not too late for my friend. Every life is so valuable. Think of what we can do sober! Change our world, and others too. Never give up.

It's Labor Day weekend here in the U.S. Please be sober.

Dee74

I'm really sorry MsJax - but thank you for your post.

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drunkyjules

I'm sorry you have to see your friend in such a horrible place! I know its scary and heartbreaking. Thanks for the reminder of what this disease can do if left untreated. Its not a game, its for real life and death and eventually we have to pay the consequences.

Take care!!

Dollyangel17

So sorry MsJax! It must have been so hard seeing your friend this way. I will say a prayer for your friend!

FourSeasons

Thank-you, MsJax. Prayers to you and your friend. 4S

not2late

Thanks for sharing. It's a wakeup call for all of us.

Anna

We must never take our sobriety for granted.

hayley86

So sorry to hear this MsJax, thank you for reminding us how important sobriety is. Sending best wishes.

Twofish

Hi MsJax, I'm so sorry that the reality of alcohol abuse has hit you so close to home. If anything positive comes of out of this, it is the hope that a newbie or oldbie will see these consequences of ETOH abuse, reach deep into their souls and change their destructive behavior before it gets to your very young friends state of deteriorating health. May God comfort you and help your friend during this health crisis. Hug to you and to all those out there suffering from addictions destructive path. TF

aussieblue

Sorry about your friend MsJax 43 is too young. Prayers sent.

pinkdog

Dear MsJax, How beautiful that you are there for your friend. You are both in my prayers tonite.

MsJax

Thanks for understanding and reading my post, this forum is amazing. I will go see him again tomorrow.

foolsgold66

He's lucky to have you for a friend. Many shy away from these situations. Be well and enjoy the time with him as best you can.