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Old 11-09-2013, 09:08 AM
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Sister on her way home...from rehab

My sister's coming home from rehab today, my bf just left to bring her back home. I've never been so nervous to see her in my entire life. I'm not sure what I need to say when I'll see her or what to do. The last thing I want to do is being a trigger for her. As an addict/alcoholic I know what it's like to get sober even though I've never been in rehab. I know if she really wanna stay clean she will, it's her own choice but it's stressing me to see her after so many years. Any tips on what to say/do to help her?
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Old 11-09-2013, 09:59 AM
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Just gently let her know you love and support her. Try to relax around her. I'm sure she'll feel just as scared and nervous as you are.
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Old 11-09-2013, 10:06 AM
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you are there to support her if she does the right thing
mainly staying sober
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Old 11-09-2013, 10:50 AM
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Old 11-09-2013, 12:00 PM
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your all right! i'll try to be cool with her and treat her like i always did
my bf said shes nervous about being here and answering my questions, she was here for less than 15 minutes and left saying she'd be back later. to me it doesn't sound good but she needs her space
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Old 11-09-2013, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by IamLily View Post
My sister's coming home from rehab today, my bf just left to bring her back home. I've never been so nervous to see her in my entire life. I'm not sure what I need to say when I'll see her or what to do. The last thing I want to do is being a trigger for her. As an addict/alcoholic I know what it's like to get sober even though I've never been in rehab. I know if she really wanna stay clean she will, it's her own choice but it's stressing me to see her after so many years. Any tips on what to say/do to help her?
Tell her you love her. Tell her you're proud of her. Since you've been there yourself you have a unique perspective on what will help.
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Old 11-09-2013, 07:01 PM
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light at the end of the tunnel

maybe invite her to go to a local AA meeting with you

it would be a good time spent for both of the sober sisters

as we all know here

it is a very special thing -- sharing how we got and stayed sober with other addicts

helps to show them that there is light at the end of the tunnel

when I got out of rehab -- I didn't know which end was up for a while

may God bless you two with your sober time spent together
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