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Deuxcents

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5. Tough love is hard but sounds like you're doing it out of love for her..

Reply to Archae (Original post)

Tue Mar 28, 2023, 11:21 PM

Mar 2023

I’ve read a few of your posts and she’s not been honest with you so I’m thinking this is all so exasperating. She’s making her choices and you’ve put the line in the sand. Never easy but maybe someday she’ll get straight as she realizes you’re not an enabler. My best to you.

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Ongoing sister problem, just had the cops here. [View all] Archae Mar 2023 OP

I'm sorry you had to experience that. RockRaven Mar 2023 #1

I know. Archae Mar 2023 #2

So sorry. MuseRider Mar 2023 #3

I'm hoping this is her "rock bottom." Archae Mar 2023 #4

I hope you are right. MuseRider Mar 2023 #6

Tough love is hard but sounds like you're doing it out of love for her.. Deuxcents Mar 2023 #5

I am so sorry. Ironically, at least one of your neighbors knows exactly what you're going thru... Hekate Mar 2023 #7

AlAnon can help, they're for family and friends of alcoholics and addicts Warpy Mar 2023 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Mar 2023 #9

Strength and honor. WheelWalker Mar 2023 #10

I'm sending you a hug. MLAA Mar 2023 #11

Sister needs help. Aussie105 Mar 2023 #12

Never been a drug addict, but I feel sorry for them. It must be horrible. C Moon Mar 2023 #13

So sorry to hear mvd Mar 2023 #14

Jail is a place for many an epiphany in this regard Hugh_Lebowski Mar 2023 #15

I have a good friend in Dallas who has been bled dry by an addict daughter. DFW Mar 2023 #16

I am so sorry irisblue Mar 2023 #17

It won't help but you did the right thing. TomSlick Mar 2023 #18

Me/sorry. UTUSN Mar 2023 #19