I put my sister in the hospital...

[MsGelfling1]

Possibly for the last time. Her cirrhosis is so bad she doesn't even wake up anymore. I took her to school on her first day. Now, the last day is coming and I don't know what to do. I don't know where to go or what to clean or who to beg. Why oh why would anyone destroy themselves with alcohol? Don't they know what kind of pain their drinking does to the people who love them? Help me. I don't know what I'm going to do without her.

[Brittney07]

I'm so sorry, I do know the pain of not understanding how one could drink or do anything to harm themselves when we so much love them . I'm praying for you and your sister I know it's not easy .

[Tedddy]

Watching someone you love suffer with alcohol addiction is the most heartbreaking thing in the world. I'm so sorry you and your family are in this situation. Remember that addictions are powerful, and she's not trying to do it to hurt you. Unfortunately, all we can do is support them and love them and get them all the help we can, and it sounds like you have done that. Keeping you and your sister in my thoughts. Miracles can happen. Cherish the good memories and love her as much as you possibly can.

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I am sorry to hear such sad news. I am sure if she could have controlled her drinking she would have. Alcoholism is a hard disease to overcome. You could maybe volunteer with AA and share the story about your sisters struggle. Honor her by helping others fight alcoholism.

[Hidden]

I lost my sister from alcoholism. The emotional pain she felt was greater than any other feeling. She was beautiful,an artist,a singer. And she had a beautiful sensitive loving heart. She dealt with her anxiety the only way she knew how—by self medicating since no doctor took her seriously. It had nothing to do with her love for anyone. She was in too much pain. I remember once when she was in rehab,I gave her a turquoise ring that was sterling silver and I told her every time she looked at it I wanted her to think of how much I loved her. She acted so shocked. The self loathing she had for herself. She apparently thought others felt that way about her too because of her issues. Not true. It’s been many years and I love her as much now as I did then. And....now I understand.

[Windy101]

My heart aches reading these posts. My grandfather was an alcoholic who drowned while drunk before I was even born. Still, the pain he left behind impacted generations.

MsGelfing1, I'm so sorry you are going through this. Maybe a group like Al-Anon would help you as it supports the loved ones who are affected by another's drinking. I'm sending warm thoughts your way. HUGS.