Sunday, April 23- Daily Thread

[Beck]

Sunday, April 23- Daily Thread

Cindi,

So sorry for what you are going through. It is heartbreaking stuff. I think that your decision to guard your own sobriety with antabuse is spot on. As Don said, we are all here for you,
Beck

[Cinders]

Sunday, April 23- Daily Thread

Renegade,

Other than begging my daughter to go to rehab, what other things can I do?

Don't be so oblique. State my options for me.

Cindi

[Ask For Help]

Sunday, April 23- Daily Thread

Supporting You Cindi

Cindi:

I just wanted you to know, I thought Chief's thoughts were right on . . . I'm just so proud of all the effort you've put into your own sobriety, and how well you're doing! Sorry you had such a hard day, but glad you made the day for the grandkids!. My thoughts are with with you.

Ginny

[Mags]

Sunday, April 23- Daily Thread

Chief is as always right on and so full of wisdom and compassion. Thank you Chief.

I have been on MWO for over a year and think I have been a positive force. I hope I have. I have also been very close to Cindi for a long time - she is my sister - more than a sister to me.

I never EVER have taken to strong words here, but Renegade, you are totally out of line here. I'll cover my friend's backside anytime.

You really have no idea what Cindi has gone through to help her daughter and I fear that your words are too harsh without full understanding of all her pain and efforts in her daughter's behalf.

This is a place of healing. We all come with our pains and heart felt problems. It is a place of understanding. No one has received more "tough love" than Cindi - sometimes from me, mostly from herself.

I love you and am sorry for all the pain, Cindi.

xoxoxo Mags

[Ripple]

Sunday, April 23- Daily Thread

nice people around.

its all about one day at a time. walk in someone else's shoes and then tell the story. today is gone tomorrow is here, we get another chance. :h

[Cinders]

Sunday, April 23- Daily Thread

Chief, Beck, Ask For Help, Ripple, Mags,

Thank all of you so much for your kind words and support.

All of you understand how difficult it has been for me to stay sober with this problem
in addition to my own, which are quite bad enough!! (I absolutely do not blame my daughter's drinking on my drinking -- I am quite capable of being drunk without her issues!!)

It is amazing to realize how great it was to be sober while dealing with one of life's
more difficult problems. I now realize I DO have the strength to get through these things and AL has no place amonst it!!

Love,
Cindi

[indiamike57]

Sunday, April 23- Daily Thread

Your focus and understanding is commendable

Cindi -

Sounds like you are approaching all of this with a logical but compassionate view. Stay focused and I wish that little one her own way out with lots of your and your families support.

Perhaps someday, your daughter will see her way out too.

[4theboyz]

Sunday, April 23- Daily Thread

Cindi,

It looks to me as though you are taking on so much of the responsibility of your daughters issues seemingly all by yourself. I can't help but notice the lack of involvement by your SIL throughout your daughters ordeal. Is he part of the solution or part of the problem?

[Cinders]

Sunday, April 23- Daily Thread

My SIL calls and asks me what to do when this happens. He is totally lost. I calmed him down yesterday and explained it is a disease, that she has to decide to address the disease and than he simply cannot bring alcohol into the house.

Neither can he stop her from drinking or buying the drink. We all know that it doesn't do any good to have "policemen" around us, just makes us worse.

He is not part of the problem, he just has never been around this disease and doesn't know how to handle it.

Love,
Cindi

[Chief]

Sunday, April 23- Daily Thread

Just thinking about you, Cindi....

Sounds like you are in control....and I love seeing that...

There is a saying..."the cream always rises to the top..."

You are the cream, Cindi...:l

Don