My aunt is an alcoholic and it's bugging my mother and me she calls late at night and upsets the whole family. Is there anything I can do. (my aunt has a serious problem, she even has a breathalyzer on her car)
2006-10-23 11:40:00 · 6 answers · asked by Jane ♥ 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Your aunt needs counseling and help for her alcoholism. Until she is ready to help herself there's not much you and your family can do. Have you all talk to her about getting help for her problem(s). Maybe her calls late at night is a cry for help on her part. Try to have a conversation with her while she's sober and tell her how you and other family feels about her. Express to her that you love and care for her and want the best for her and that it hurts you (and others) to see her as an alcoholic. Good Luck.
2006-10-23 11:44:43 · answer #1 · answered by Shay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry that your family is going through this it is a very hard situation for anyone who loves an alcoholic. It is natural to want to help them to get better,but most of them end up hitting rock bottom be for they really "want" help. Many times they refuse to admit it is destroying there lives,and they see no problem. I know this because my mom was one.I recommend that you get in tough with A.A., they have programs for people who have family that have alcoholic's in the family. It is a great support group and they are knowledgeable on how to deal with your aunt,(hopefully so she will get help) and they have teen groups to also help with support and teach you all tools to help live through it...It helps you and your family feel not so alone.You may not get your Aunt to go to the meetings designed for her but you can take care for yourselves.There are also other programs for families dealing with an alcoholic that do not use the twelve step program,some you can get through your medical insurance like kaiser, it is worth having you mom check into it......Until then the best you can do is to be a friend to your mom and let your mom be your friend and support each other as best as you can....laugh as much as you can when you can,It will ease the hurt of the bad times.......I wish you well and kindness be your way soon.
2006-10-23 19:53:55 · answer #2 · answered by Liz H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem but the alcohol has ended our relationship and my aunt has a son and she doesn;t even talk to him..the calling is very upsetting and it is the alcohol it is controling her ever thought....the only thing you can do is walk away turn your back take the phone off the hook because soon this will end in the same way as my problem...and it will hurt but to keep your santity walk away and let her just go on without you and your family please do it its the only hope ypu have in staying sane..sureill
2006-10-23 19:11:29 · answer #3 · answered by COOKIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you can do is try to reason with your aunt by telling her you are upset because of her actions and her drinking, It will probably do no good but you can try any way. An Alcoholic is hard to reason with,,
2006-10-23 18:55:50 · answer #4 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! I'm Shay too!!
Women & alcohol is a sad, sad, combination...
Find out WHY she is drinking and start from there...because she is calling her sister {your mom} for help, sounds like she has the "Mommy luved u best blues...."
2006-10-23 18:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by Mee-OW =^..^= 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever thought of not answering the phone?
2006-10-23 19:13:34 · answer #6 · answered by classy&sassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋