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Self Destruction
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While I've not been through that personally, people close to me have. I'm sorry you're dealing with such an emotionally draining situation, it's one of the worst things to watch someone you love destroy themselves. My thoughts are with you. (hugs) " I refuse to belong to any organization that would accept me as a member" Groucho Marx
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Well at least he found the will power to straighten up and give you guys more time with him. If my brother pulls through this, I have my doubts he would do the same. Thanks Joy. " I refuse to belong to any organization that would accept me as a member" Groucho Marx
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That's where we've gotten with my brother. Everyone has tried to help him. but you can't force a grown man to change. And he certainly doesn't want to. Thanks Kissen, you're a great friend.  " I refuse to belong to any organization that would accept me as a member" Groucho Marx
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It could be the bottom, who knows. But this isn't the first time something like this has happened to him. He was in a coma a few years back for over a month from one of these episodes. Got out of the hospital and was drinking again a week later. We'll see. I tend to be a positive thinking person, but sometimes reality is a cold hard slap in the face. " I refuse to belong to any organization that would accept me as a member" Groucho Marx
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I am so sorry to hear this about your brother my friend, so very sad, and I know how hard it is on the family watching this going on with your brother. My ex was an alcoholic and he died two years ago, and I am sure it was from drinking and other issues he had. I didn't have anything to do with him once we split up as I couldn't handle his drinking and my children I wouldn't let be around him either as they didn't need this type of father in their lives as he just couldn't stop drinking. His girlfriend too she was worse than he was. I remember one time my daughter and my ex mother in law telling me she went over to their home and she took all the booze they had and poured them down the sink. As she didn't want her grand children around this horrible situation. Hell I even had to get a restraining order on both of them for beating me up in front of our children. So you can understand why I have absolutely no sympathy for them.. Some people just don't know how to stop, sure they try but they always start up again. Your such a good brother for trying to help him and I know how hard it is on your mother, so sad that all of you have to deal with your brother and his alcoholism.. Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on.. 
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I am so sorry to hear this about your brother my friend, so very sad, and I know how hard it is on the family watching this going on with your brother. My ex was an alcoholic and he died two years ago, and I am sure it was from drinking and other issues he had. I didn't have anything to do with him once we split up as I couldn't handle his drinking and my children I wouldn't let be around him either as they didn't need this type of father in their lives as he just couldn't stop drinking. His girlfriend too she was worse than he was. I remember one time my daughter and my ex mother in law telling me she went over to their home and she took all the booze they had and poured them down the sink. As she didn't want her grand children around this horrible situation. Hell I even had to get a restraining order on both of them for beating me up in front of our children. So you can understand why I have absolutely no sympathy for them.. Some people just don't know how to stop, sure they try but they always start up again. Your such a good brother for trying to help him and I know how hard it is on your mother, so sad that all of you have to deal with your brother and his alcoholism.. Thanks for sharing and your kind words. It may get worse , or better , depending on the perspective. Mom just signed a DNR a hour ago. It's not looking good. " I refuse to belong to any organization that would accept me as a member" Groucho Marx
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First off, I want to offer hugs. This is not a pleasant thing to deal with. My heartfelt houghts go out to you. There is a lot of addictive behavior in my family. Both of my sisters drink everyday, one ultra light beer the other vodka with seltzer water. The vodka drinker works every day so she jokes that she is a functioning alcoholic. My oldest brother can be a raging out of control belligerent drunk. He spent many a day in jail for stupid stuff. He had periods of sobriety that were quite remarkable. After he broke up with his wife around 2009 he found a sober living program through the Salvation Army in Portland Maine. They really helped him. He was sober for close to 10 years. He had a relapse earlier this year. He burnt a lot bridges by stealing from people. He was drinking and doing some kind of drugs...crack/cocaine probably. Luckily he realized he was effed and decided to go back to the program in Maine. I don't know how he is doing. I figure if he wants something to do with the family again he will reach out. I had an uncle die of cirrohsis of the liver last year. He was 62. He was a character. I miss him. I have written a few poems about him. I have yet to write a poem just about my brother. That will take some soul searching if I want to write a good one. With my uncle, I heard a phrase on TV that became an idea and theme...his ticket to heaven. Even after all the destructive behavior of my uncle, he did love his family...his parents, his siblings, his kids, his nieces and nephews. Okay now I need a hug. Independently Romantic Sounds Better Than Lonely
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First off, I want to offer hugs. This is not a pleasant thing to deal with. My heartfelt houghts go out to you. There is a lot of addictive behavior in my family. Both of my sisters drink everyday, one ultra light beer the other vodka with seltzer water. The vodka drinker works every day so she jokes that she is a functioning alcoholic. My oldest brother can be a raging out of control belligerent drunk. He spent many a day in jail for stupid stuff. He had periods of sobriety that were quite remarkable. After he broke up with his wife around 2009 he found a sober living program through the Salvation Army in Portland Maine. They really helped him. He was sober for close to 10 years. He had a relapse earlier this year. He burnt a lot bridges by stealing from people. He was drinking and doing some kind of drugs...crack/cocaine probably. Luckily he realized he was effed and decided to go back to the program in Maine. I don't know how he is doing. I figure if he wants something to do with the family again he will reach out. I had an uncle die of cirrohsis of the liver last year. He was 62. He was a character. I miss him. I have written a few poems about him. I have yet to write a poem just about my brother. That will take some soul searching if I want to write a good one. With my uncle, I heard a phrase on TV that became an idea and theme...his ticket to heaven. Even after all the destructive behavior of my uncle, he did love his family...his parents, his siblings, his kids, his nieces and nephews. Okay now I need a hug. " I refuse to belong to any organization that would accept me as a member" Groucho Marx
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