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Signs of Alcoholism in Friends Husband
Asked by J.T. from Los Angeles
on June 3, 2008
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Hello,
My friend (seriously!) is really worried about her husband. He has at least two beers a night, if not more, and this has been going on for three years now con...
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- People drink for many reasons and I agree with Catherine that the only person your friend can help is herself. I once had a stressful job because of a terrible supervi...
- Gosh, he doesn't sound like an alcoholic to me - but he might become one if she makes such an issue over a couple of beers. I lived with an alcoholic for years and the...
- My Father was a severe alcoholic. He would drink and drink and drink till he passed out...every night. He was also a violent drunk ....my mom had to leave him. I feel...
Seeking Advice on Alcoholism
Asked by K. from Dallas
on January 21, 2009
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moms... you have been there for me in the past. I am an alcoholic and trying to get help. I drink 1-2 bottles of wine a night. I live in Mckinney... does anyone have a...
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- hi K. I dont have a name for you but i just wanted to talk with you. To be honest with you, its good that you are seeking help. Your children see you suffering, and y...
- I have no real advice here, but just wanted to send you a great big pat on the back for acknowledging your problem, and for seeking out help in anyway that you can! Th...
- I'm not an alcoholic, but my sister has been sober for many years now and did it with the help of AA. She went to the best rehabs money can buy, but what ended up wor...
Heart Attacks, Crazy Town, Family of Origin, Alcoholism, the Sun, and Fear.
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on January 7, 2012
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I am visiting my papa and step mom.
It is a little crazy-town here, as in, my dad is in late stage alcoholism and my step mom just had a heart attack. JUST had a...
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- You need to have a talk with them about writing down a power of attorney for healthcare and a dnr and even if you print them off the internet and fill them ou and sign...
- Hi Ephie, That would be freaky for someone in front of you to have a HEART ATTACK and not be able to call 911 or go to the ER?! WTH are you supposed to do you ask...g...
- Ephie honey... call 911. People who have just suffered major physical trauma often refuse medical treatment. That's (literally) drop dead normal. It's a brain thing...
Alcoholic?
Asked by K.R. from Springfield
on September 20, 2011
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I am confused...hopefully someone with experience can help. I have never dealt with alcoholism prior to my marriage (my parents rarely drank).
I asked a question a...
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- Ok--you' re getting lots of answers from everyone who knows and everyone who *thinks* they know. You CAN drink to "intoxication" and NOT be an alcoholic. You say yo...
- Hi again, the word itself def means different things to different people. But instead of needing to label it, try to look at it as this: If your husband's drinking ...
- I'm not a doctor. If one drinks to intoxication - that's a problem. My husband drinks beer - because he likes the taste - not to get drunk. If he knows he can...
Anyone Know Anything About Severing Parental Rights?
Asked by M.S. from Columbus
on May 26, 2007
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My daughter's father is not active in her life at all. In fact, I don't know where he is living, nor does he have a phone, so I have no way of contacting him, and he ...
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- M., there is a wealth of good advice here and I hope it helps. The only thing I wanted to contribute is that if you are in fact getting support, "measly" or otherwise,...
- I will tell you from my own personal experience. I was told by the court system that in order to have a parent sign away parental rights would mean that you would need...
- My husband recently adopted my now 15yr. old daughter. We've been married 4 yrs. he courted me 4yrs.prior. So our children have grown up pretty much together. I didn't...
What Would Happen to My Kids If We Were to Die?
Asked by A.F. from Columbus
on September 16, 2010
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My husband and I have three kids (6 yrs, almost 4 yrs and 9 months). The other day I thought to myself, what would happen to our kids if we both were to die? We’ve a...
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- My suggestion would be to find a good friend that would be willing to care for your kids since you don't trust your family members. But you also need to discuss it wi...
- We too picked friends over family when we wrote our will. Both my brothers were at the time, bachelors and we didn't feel it would be fair to them. The one sibling o...
- Luckily we decided this when we set up our trusts before kids so we have it in writing. This decision is never easy. Let's face it, no one will be able to raise your...
Embarassing but Need to Ask About Husband
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on May 24, 2011
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So my husband has had the tendency to drink too much from time to time. There's a point he hits that I just stay away from him. He doesnt get violent or anything, just...
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- Ive seen one man do this, and he was a huge alcoholic.Your husband needs to wake up & realize what he's doing. (& get help!) But most alcoholics are in denial. That wo...
- He's drinking way too much, he really should get help- even if it doesn't happen all the time. He needs to know that it isn't okay or an option and even if he DID hav...
- Sometimes I am vindictive. I say, take out a washable marker and draw all over him. Maybe then he will see how dead to the world he is and open his eyes. Sounds like h...
What Do You Think of CA Bill AB 499 (Vaccine Related)
Asked by T.F. from San Francisco
on September 8, 2011
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My understanding is this bill would allow children 12 years and older to get medical treatment for the prevention of and for sexually transmitted diseases. It's not t...
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- Frankly, if a 12 year old has a STD and can't talk to her parents about it, I have no problem allowing her to consent to medical treatment. I'm not sure why that subs...
- Go over the vaccine problems with your daughter and make her understand that she really has to discuss any shots with you prior to getting them no matter what a doctor...
- I find it terribly frightening. Young children are not capable of understanding all the in's and out's of these types of life altering decisions. Nor should they hav...
Homeschooling - High School - Online?
Asked by S.T. from New York
on December 5, 2011
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We are considering online home-schooling for my high school age daughter. She's been dealing with depression and the vicious verbal comments and filthy stuff that oth...
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- We are actually putting our 2 back into the public schools next year. I don't really want to, but that's another post. I want to say hang in there mom. She can ...
- When my husband homeschooled for high school, his family used a Catholic program: they send you the books and lesson plans, and you send them the essays and tests for ...
- First, option 1 is to check with your town or school officials & see if there are any other public school options available. My teen D was not doing well in her HS. D...
Help Saving My life....my Family and Marriage.
Asked by A.W. from Springfield
on July 6, 2009
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I'm not sure how to even broach the subject b/c it is all very taboo, at least in my family, even though most are. I'm talking about being an alcoholic. I come from ...
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- My sister has, it's been terrible for her. She has lost her husband, and her children now. She still stuggles with it. YOu have very much to be concerned about. You ha...
- I don't know where you live A. but in the northland in Liberty there is a group that meets at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church called Celebrate Recovery. They meet ever...
- My Dear A., You have made the first BIG step in this battle that lies ahead of you. You have admitted that you have a problem and you have admitted that you cannot h...
