How's Everyone Feeling Right Meow?

[Thumpalumpacus]

Hopefully she can see the benefit of abandoning alcohol, no matter what your beliefs are. Your beliefs don't make her drink; she makes herself drink.

I can understand wanting to be considerate of her feelings, but you're assuming responsibility which isn't yours in assuming that you've caused, or extended, her drinking.

[Aroura]

Hopefully she can see the benefit of abandoning alcohol, no matter what your beliefs are. Your beliefs don't make her drink; she makes herself drink.

I can understand wanting to be considerate of her feelings, but you're assuming responsibility which isn't yours in assuming that you've caused, or extended, her drinking.

Oh no, I don't think I caused it.  She's been drinking heavily LONG before she knew I was an atheist.

I'm just assuming some responsibility for helping her get better. I can't make her, but I can try and motivate her.  I'm her daughter and she's been a good mother, and by default I have some responsibility to try, just as she would feel to help me if I needed it.  To just say "she chose, her own fault" is too callous for me.  I am not so dismissive of even criminals, let alone my own mother.

[Edwardo Piet]

That's because you're a very compassionate person, Aroura.

[SteelCurtain]

Hopefully she can see the benefit of abandoning alcohol, no matter what your beliefs are. Your beliefs don't make her drink; she makes herself drink.

I can understand wanting to be considerate of her feelings, but you're assuming responsibility which isn't yours in assuming that you've caused, or extended, her drinking.

Oh no, I don't think I caused it.  She's been drinking heavily LONG before she knew I was an atheist.

I'm just assuming some responsibility for helping her get better. I can't make her, but I can try and motivate her.  I'm her daughter and she's been a good mother, and by default I have some responsibility to try, just as she would feel to help me if I needed it.  To just say "she chose, her own fault" is too callous for me.  I am not so dismissive of even criminals, let alone my own mother.

Just be careful not to get sucked into the disease. After years in AlAnon dealing with my mother's disease, I know how taking some responsibility for helping them get better can spiral out of control. When dealing with addicts, you have to create and fiercely maintain boundaries. It ends up better for both of you. Sometimes the most supportive thing you can do is not support.

[Jackalope]

Just be careful not to get sucked into the disease. After years in AlAnon dealing with my mother's disease, I know how taking some responsibility for helping them get better can spiral out of control. When dealing with addicts, you have to create and fiercely maintain boundaries. It ends up better for both of you. Sometimes the most supportive thing you can do is not support.

So much this.

[Aroura]

Well thanks guys, I feel so much better now!

[Thumpalumpacus]

Hopefully she can see the benefit of abandoning alcohol, no matter what your beliefs are. Your beliefs don't make her drink; she makes herself drink.

I can understand wanting to be considerate of her feelings, but you're assuming responsibility which isn't yours in assuming that you've caused, or extended, her drinking.

Oh no, I don't think I caused it.  She's been drinking heavily LONG before she knew I was an atheist.

I'm just assuming some responsibility for helping her get better. I can't make her, but I can try and motivate her.  I'm her daughter and she's been a good mother, and by default I have some responsibility to try, just as she would feel to help me if I needed it.  To just say "she chose, her own fault" is too callous for me.  I am not so dismissive of even criminals, let alone my own mother.

I'm not suggesting dismissing her, just pointing out that we each bear the responsibility for our own choices. There's nothing wrong with wanting to help anyone with a problem they may have -- but understand the limits on one's power ... especially where addicts are concerned.

[Aroura]

Sarcasm fail. I don't feel better, quite the opposite. I regret posting anything so personal about my mom. I was looking for a shoulder to cry on, not advice. If I wanted to hear this shit, I could have just talked to my brother, father or husband. I'll just keep it to myself next time.

[account_inactive]

Pretty shitty.

[Edwardo Piet]