[trainer28]

I unfortunately have no advice for you sorry but I didn’t want to read and run.

It sounds like you could do with some support, I hope venting on here has helped a little at least.

Take care

[justin]

Thank you for reading, and replying. Venting sometimes really helps.

Im happy to know that Im not alone.

[poppy10]

Hi , this sounds like a very stressful situation for you!

You say that she is a danger to herself and others?

Surely this is grounds for her to be sectioned?

[justin]

Yes, we are fighting to get her custody in order to keep her safe, but the laws in Spain are not always favorable or fair.

[icarus-trust]

Hi Justin

So sorry to read your post and hope that you have found some support on this blog. What you are going through with your sister is very hard, stressful and emotionally draining. If you think it would help to talk with someone who understands what you are dealing with please contact us at The Icarus Trust.

We are a charity that provides support form people like you who are dealing with the addictive behaviours of a close family member. If you contact us I can put you in touch with one of our trained and experienced people who will listen to you and try to help.

Please contact us on help@icarustrust.org or visit our website http://www.icarustrust.org

All the best.

[leg123]

Hi Justin,

I thought I would reply to your post and say hello. I have sister (twin) with exactly the same issues, borderline, alcohol dependence, depression. Whilst I feel terrible for her I can no longer take the trouble and drama she creates for herself. She has lost so many jobs, she can’t maintain healthy relationships with anyone. Only this week she got lost in a farmers field??? The police had to pick her up she had cut herself on barbed wire fence, couldn’t make work. She constantly phones at all hours drunk. In the last 20 years I don’t know a week where it has been peaceful. I actually find my life a living hell. I went on to the Icarus trust website, I hadn’t heard of them. My sister has had stints in the priory etc but she doesn’t stay or engage.I really sympathise with you and understand when you say it affects the whole family. My parents have given up albeit my mum attends Al non for her own health.

I wish I had some positive advice to give but I don’t, sometimes I just feel there is no better.

Take care

[Author]

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