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[Hippy Chick]

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Amy. Sending my love. Hope you find Gumdrop. Stay strong.
Hippy

[catch22]

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You are in my thoughts Amy I pray to God that your mum comes home safe and sound.x

[Gumdrops]

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This is Amy again. I'm posting from my phone in the ICU waiting room. They only let us go in a few times a day, but we're "camping out" here and it gets boring.

My mother was found yesterday morning by a hotel maid. She drove 2 hours away and checked into a motel....gave a false license plate number and paid cash, so that's why it took the police so long to find her. Unfortunately, she did indeed attempt suicide, and she wasn't kidding. I'm in my freshman year at college, but don't think I'll be able to finish the semester since I'll be out so many days because of this. I'm NOT leaving her.

She overdosed on insulin (her blood sugar wouldn't even register when the paramedics got there), vodka, and pain medication. She's in a coma and on a ventilator. And even though we let the doctors know she's an alcoholic, they didn't give her anything as it was leaving her system....she went into seizures and they are treating it now, but it seriously pissed me off because it may have caused brain damage! They don't know if she'll regain consciousness.

I'm still in complete shock and can't believe this is happening. I think once I start crying, I won't be able to stop. But my grandparents, aunt, uncle, and step-father are here with me. I have the best family in the world.

Thank you all for your sweet words and encouragement. I know she hasn't been a member here long, but trust me, she's a special lady and a good mom despite all her problems.

I'll check back in later....just wanted to update everyone after all of your extraordinary kindness.

[startingover]

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Amy, I dont know what to say...just that you and your family are in my thoughts. You sound like a wonderful daughter, your mum is lucky to have you :l I pray that she makes a good recovery.

[AMELIA]

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Amy, I am so sorry that your mum did indeed carry out the actions she said she was going to.
Thank god she was found. I so hope that she will make a full recovery. Thank you for letting us know what has happened. My heart goes out to your mum and to you and your family.
I really do hope she will be ok- sending you strength.
Amelia

[mama bear]

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Dearest Amy,
I am so glad your mother was found and I will be praying for you and your family.
This is so tragicwhat this awful disease can do to people

[Gumdrops]

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A member on here sent me a pm demanding proof about my mom.

Whatever..... And if my mother recovers, I'll advise her not to come here, either.

They DO NOT publish in the paper/online cases that involve a mental ill woman. She might be an alcoholic, but she still has a right to privacy. And as if I'd EVER give out information about her name, address, and phone number....I'm not an idiot.

Oh, and by the way, it's called "Alcoholics ANONYMOUS" for a reason.

Believe me, this is really happening.

[DeeBee]

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Just ignore that particular member Amy! I don't know what their issue is, but it is their issue NOT yours or your Mums.

I am so pleased to hear that you found your Mum and it sounds that you have a good support system. Wishing you both all the best.

[AMELIA]

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Amy,
I can not say that I know BPleasant very well. But, she (I presume it's a she) posted many, many messages of support to your mum when she asked for help. I am not sure why she would send a pm asking for any kind of proof, but when your mum was asking for help, BPleasant responded a good number of times.
Maybe this is some kind of misunderstanding....
I am sorry that this has upset you even more. You are right not to give out personal details.

[mama bear]

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Oh Amy...we are not all that way.....how inconsiderate....please let us know how your mother is doing....we really do care

[Panno]

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Please come back

Hi Amy

Hoping you do come back and update on your mums progress. I really sincerely hope she pulls through and when she does please dont steer her away from this forum she has made many friends who have given her lots of support and people she will need to talk to on her road to recovery. Many people here share her story and they can truly understand the demons your mum struggles with. Take care I wish you all well :l

[time2change]

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Will be praying for your Mom's recover. We will be here for you and/or your Mom anytime you need to come here.

[Doggygirl]

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Amy, unfortunately it is not uncommon for people to make up stories and post them on the internet. Apparently, some people get a real thrill out of "riling up" a group of unsuspecting and caring people.

Gumdrops was apparently not very well known in this community. That is not good or bad - just a fact. Given the types of unfortunate and sometimes unbelievable things people have seen happen on the internet, it is not surprising to me that someone might question this situation before becoming emotionally invested.

I have been the victim of that sort of emotional scam before, so am always cautious. I'm sure there are many of us here in that same frame of mind.

If you and Gumdrops are who you say you are, then you should not be offended that someone simply questions the validity of the situation. This IS the internet after all.

That said, I hope all is going well.

DG

[Miss Behaving]

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BPLeasant offered nothing but support for Gumdrops Amy. I have to say that I am surprised that she would "demanding proof" unless she had good reason.

BPleasant - perhaps you could chime in??

Amy, I hope your Mum is doing okay.

[Doggygirl]

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Miss Behaving;811068 wrote: BPLeasant offered nothing but support for Gumdrops Amy. I have to say that I am surprised that she would "demanding proof" unless she had good reason.

BPleasant - perhaps you could chime in??

Amy, I hope your Mum is doing okay.

Or maybe rather than getting caught up in some drama that is not even with the person with the drinking problem (Amy rather than Gumdrops) we should all focus on just working on our own sobriety, and then supporting Gumdrops when she returns?

Just a thought..

DG