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So sorry you are going through this. How are things now? I can only say what I do, which is I try the whole ‘detach with love’, I will support when I need to but not unnecessarily, I try to do walking, mindfulness and other strategies and not worry about things that haven’t happened or that did yesterday, last week. Obviously I’m not always successful in this! But I know self-care is crucial, 5x years in, and could be years more (I try to stay hopeful, I know recovery can happen, she has had brief periods) – I hope you manage to find some peace. You are doing your best. Take care
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So sorry to hear about your situations, and thank you for sharing. I think it helps (me anyhow), know I am not alone, this is not a unique situation, and people survive, and people can recover – I try to remain hopeful.
My adult daughter has been alcohol dependent for 5yrs, completed multiple detoxes, 2x rehabs last year, 50+hospital admissions last year, stuck in a cycle of binge for a few weeks, body gives up, abstinent for a week or 2, then repeat. She has lots of support, not enabling as far as I know/read, and often feel at a loss. I know recovery has to come from her, I facilitate when she wants help (taking to dr, psychiatrist, food shopping – etc), and have tried the ‘detach with love’ – but its hard and the whole thing can be exhausting (balancing life, other kids, full time work).
thanks