'Hope Arwen comes home soon, KindleKitten.
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Originally Posted by Wearever
Hi trichobezoar, I am sorry that you are stressed over your niece. It sounds serious, my advice would be to call a suicide hotline in your area, and explain your niece's behavior to them. Then they can tell you what do to do get immediate help for her. Usually a call to a hospital that can observe your niece and evaluate her there. Then they may prescribe anti depressant medication, and recommend her seeking a local AA meeting as soon as she is able. Getting help is the first step and it may prevent a suicide.
I also commend your seeking a spiritual path to get through your stress with your niece. I hope everything turns for the better soon for you & your niece.  |
Thank you, Wearever... My niece is probably an alcoholic. I'm an alcoholic too. I have almost 9 years sobriety. I know what it takes to be and remain sober--it takes willingness, honesty and open-mindedness. Also, a bit of humility. It's very difficult for my niece to be honest with herself and others. Whenever I try to be honest with her or give her constructive criticism, she becomes belligerent. It's her defense mechanism. She cannot or will not listen to reason... only after she's been through a horrible experience (i.e., gone to jail) is she somewhat reasonable. She is so far gone. *shaking head* She has been drinking this way for a few years... I'll call a suicide hotline and see what they have to say. Maybe tomorrow when she's not around.
Today was stressful. She's acting like nothing happened... I just spoke to one of my sister's about what happened last night. She's willing to help me move to New Mexico in May or June. Hopefully I'll be ready by then.