by MYSTICAL79 » Sun May 01, 2016 10:24 am
Mojo,
I hope everything is going well for you. I have a sister that was using when I was about 8 or 9 years old (her and I are ten years apart). She lost custody of her first born then tried to get clean. For about a year she remained sober, then relapsed and had another child. She left rehab and had two more children and remained clean for over 18 years. My family has tried everything to help her and she relapsed recently and it's worse this time around. She has grandchildren and that doesn't seem to motivate her in any way. She has stolen from my son, and other members of my family because of her addiction. I agree with the point of them having to hit rock bottom in order to see things differently. It's hard to see someone in that state and there isn't anything you can really do for them. My family prays for her, provides guidance for her children and grandchildren, but she is not allowed in anyone's household because she constantly steals. TOUGH LOVE is hard but worth it. Hang in there and just continue to let your sister know that you love her.