Dear Sandy
I am so sorry to hear about what you are going through and the impact your mother’s addiction has had on you and the family. If you would like to speak to someone who has had the experience that you are going through, I work for a charity called the Icarus Trust. It was set up to support families and friends of addicts i.e. people like you. Talking to someone who has had the same experiences will help you to discuss the ways you can try to heal your relationship with your mother.
We have experienced and trained volunteers called Family Friends who you could talk to if you wanted to. It is a free service. You can contact us on help@icarustrust.org or visit our website; http://www.icarustrust.org
I hope that you get the help and support needed to help your relationship with your mother.
Charlotte