someone to talk toin same position.

[dyli795]

i have six children ,but my thirty year old son has been a heavy drinker since he was fifteen. hes been in prison and been in all sorts of trouble when drunk. i have no one to talk to about my worries and it is making me ill. id really like to talk to someone in the same boat. it is so hard to write him off and im so worried hell end up dead. anyone out there with similar problems?

[ursula62]

Sorry to hear about your problems dyli. I have no personal experience of what you describe, but if you contact Al Anon they have a support group for relatives of people with drink problems. They aren't just for addicts themselves. Please do give them a call.

[butter1]

I also feel for you too.  I think what ursula62 said is very useful.  Maybe consult your GP, they might know of some support groups within your area?  All the best.

[smudge]

I really do feel for you dyli795, but I don't have any personal experience either. If it were me though, I wouldn't hesitate in contacting Alcoholics Anonymous.

As ursula says, AA do have a support group, so all you need do is dial their number - there will be someone at the other end of the phone, ready to talk you through this. Good luck. 

[Birchy]

Parentline Plus, free 24-hour telephone helpline 0808 800 2222....confidential and anonymous, manned by parents. Website www.parentlineplus/org.uk .... also offers e-mail service if talking is difficult for whatever reason.

[smudge]

Thinking of you dyli - let's know how you get on.

[soneea]

I am alcoholic in recovery, part of my story is that i am also the daughter of an alcoholic.  My brother died at 29 from use of drugs and alcohol.  Although i go to Aloholics Anonymous I also go to Al Anon the group that the first person suggested.  I can recomend using them.   Being able to talk to people in the same position as yourself can be such a support. Good luck, make that phone call.