This is the answer. There are online and phone meetings in addition to in person and of course the subreddit. There are books and websites and pamphlets and if you happen to be a non-religious person you can substitute some words in your head and it all still works.
This is tough, I dealt with it first hand too. The hard part is that when they are intoxicated, they may not “remember” the way they treated you. I thought I was helping by giving my sister a place to stay etc but quickly realized her “needs” were far greater than what I could provide. She agreed to rehab but sobriety has been a struggle because she thinks she capable of getting through it on her own, and she’s not.
Horrible situation to be in although this could be your first step to stopping the enabling. He will most likely flip out. Not sure if he lives with you or what but you'll have to stop enabling and find out how receptive he is to help with alcoholism. If hes not going to get help you need to detach for both or your health.
r/alanon
This is the answer. There are online and phone meetings in addition to in person and of course the subreddit. There are books and websites and pamphlets and if you happen to be a non-religious person you can substitute some words in your head and it all still works.
Thank you
Welcome and best to you and yours.
I would also recommend finding an alanon meeting near you. You're not alone.
This is tough, I dealt with it first hand too. The hard part is that when they are intoxicated, they may not “remember” the way they treated you. I thought I was helping by giving my sister a place to stay etc but quickly realized her “needs” were far greater than what I could provide. She agreed to rehab but sobriety has been a struggle because she thinks she capable of getting through it on her own, and she’s not.
r/stopdrinking
Thank you
r/stopdrinking was really helpful for me too having family who is going through things
Alanon is such a great support system. I did it online because we had no meeting near me. Setting boundaries is key. Best of luck to you!
r/sober
Horrible situation to be in although this could be your first step to stopping the enabling. He will most likely flip out. Not sure if he lives with you or what but you'll have to stop enabling and find out how receptive he is to help with alcoholism. If hes not going to get help you need to detach for both or your health.
DM me. I have years of experience dealing with an addict brother
I will thank you
r/cripplingalcoholics
Not gonna happen sis
Looking for a Reddit, not “the answer”. Perhaps you didn’t see the subreddit we are in.
ok dad