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<blockquote data-quote="elizabrary" data-source="post: 742885" data-attributes="member: 11235"><p>First I want to say I'm sorry you're going through this as I know how difficult it is. My alcoholic daughter has my granddaughter, who I am very close to. I worry about her all the time. It's incredibly stressful. Remember that the behavior of an addict is irrational. When my daughter is drinking she is horrible to me. When she is sober we have a much different relationship. Fortunately for me she doesn't keep my granddaughter from me for a couple of reasons- 1) she works a double shift every Saturday at the bar she works at (yes, I know- an alcoholic working at a bar, wow!) so she needs childcare and 2) my granddaughter asks to come to my house frequently. I wish I had an answer as to why her toxic behavior continues, but it could be many things. She probably has other mental health issues besides the addiction, she probably is running habits developed over a long period of time. Many of these kids blame their parents for their poor behavior- it's easier than taking responsibility for destroying their own lives. I work hard to find ways to relieve my stress, with good and bad days. I always take a walk along the lake where I live with my dogs every single night. I'm lucky that I have a profession I am invested in, so I stay busy and engaged at work. I watch dumb TV shows, do puzzles and play games online. I read a lot. Try to treat yourself as you would a friend going through the same thing. Be kind and gentle with yourself and focus on things you enjoy. I try to keep my focus on me to achieve some peace of mind. Sending positive energy your way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="elizabrary, post: 742885, member: 11235"] First I want to say I'm sorry you're going through this as I know how difficult it is. My alcoholic daughter has my granddaughter, who I am very close to. I worry about her all the time. It's incredibly stressful. Remember that the behavior of an addict is irrational. When my daughter is drinking she is horrible to me. When she is sober we have a much different relationship. Fortunately for me she doesn't keep my granddaughter from me for a couple of reasons- 1) she works a double shift every Saturday at the bar she works at (yes, I know- an alcoholic working at a bar, wow!) so she needs childcare and 2) my granddaughter asks to come to my house frequently. I wish I had an answer as to why her toxic behavior continues, but it could be many things. She probably has other mental health issues besides the addiction, she probably is running habits developed over a long period of time. Many of these kids blame their parents for their poor behavior- it's easier than taking responsibility for destroying their own lives. I work hard to find ways to relieve my stress, with good and bad days. I always take a walk along the lake where I live with my dogs every single night. I'm lucky that I have a profession I am invested in, so I stay busy and engaged at work. I watch dumb TV shows, do puzzles and play games online. I read a lot. Try to treat yourself as you would a friend going through the same thing. Be kind and gentle with yourself and focus on things you enjoy. I try to keep my focus on me to achieve some peace of mind. Sending positive energy your way. [/QUOTE]
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