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I tried the distance thing several times. I have gone months without talking to her or seeing her but when things get rough I still want that support I used to find from her. It's hard to let go, I guess. I have been really wanting to go to an Al-Anon meeting for a couple years now. However, I would not go to one within an hour of the town we live in. Not because of privacy or anything but because from what I know about the AA meetings around here. The AA meetings here are nothing but social get togethers for addicts. A place where they go to sell and buy drugs. They all also wind up at the bar together after the meeting is over, even the leader! What kind of Al-Anon meeting would I be walking into around here? Also, I don't know if I could go alone to the first couple of meetings. Thank you for your input. I know you're right but it's a matter of finding the strength and courage to go through with this.
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Hun-as hard as it is, she is toxic and the best thing to do is to put distance between the two of you. She is an addict and you cannot continue to be her punching bag, she cares more about alcohol than anyone and while she may be repeating a pattern, it isn't an excuse, because there are lots of people who's parent's are addicts and they are not. Addiction is a choice, it isn't forced on anyone. Have you thought about attending an Al-Anon metting, perhaps meeting other family members of alcoholics whould be helpful for you to see that you aren't alone.
Hugs-
CK
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