Can You Help - Alcoholic Inlaws?

Question

OMG, I am so upset. As it is my son doesn't get to see my mother-in-law due to her alcohol&drug problem. My sis-in-law and her family got along w/ us ok and kept their alcoholic problem away, and would only come over when sober. The other night we were awoken by one of their kids begging us to call the cops. The cops came and the parents were beating the kids, each other, yelling, screaming, on and on. When the cops got there everyone lied and police did nothing despite me seeing it all and reporting it. I called every agency that I could for help for the kids but NO LUCK AND NOTHING HAPPENED. My husbands family all has addiction issues except him, we have cut everyone off. I am sad about it for my son and husband but I know I can't force them to quit. Words of advice or support? I'm bummed about it and love those kids but can't get them out of that home, no court or police believe whats really happening. Tried everything, I'm a social worker so I know the legal side too. Nothing workd

There aren't al-anon meetings anywhere close to my town.

Answer 1

These people will quite when they are ready. In the meantime, keep your children away from them.

Answer 2

Unless the kids band together and go to a trusted counselor with the information and stick to the story, they're going to be stuck in a bad place. If any of them can, video the next drunken attack. Take pictures any damage to the kids. Bless you for trying to help them. I know how frustrating a situation you're in.

Answer 3

try Alanon meetings. they also have a website.

Alanon is a support group which is held for those of us whose lives have been affected by alcoholics.

there is also an Alateen website.

i'm sorry for your pain. perhaps in dealing with alanon, you can find ways to cope.


take care. sending hugs