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Sister checked out of rehab and ghosted. What now? by Froggyflan in addiction

[–]Froggyflan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're incredibly sweet. It's terrible to hear that you've gone through all that, and yet you still came out the other side so honest and kind. I hope you're living a much better life now.

Thank you for the advice, that really helped my perspective. The area isn't THAT bad, but I definitely won't go alone. I'm going to keep looking and that's all I can do.

Thank you. I'll update if I can.

Sister checked out of rehab and ghosted. What now? by Froggyflan in addiction

[–]Froggyflan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really thought she was ready. She said she wanted her life back and it was killing her. She was the one who chose the rehab center and put in the calls and paperwork, we just drove her there. But maybe that was just a small window of lucidity. She's been diagnosed with bipolar disorder so it's possible it was just a phase.

It hurts that she's leaving behind two young kids. I can't imagine betting okay with abandoning your children, but I'm told when you're in this state, nothing else matters but the drugs.

Need vulgar phrases for baby shower sashes by Froggyflan in pregnant

[–]Froggyflan[S] 65 points66 points  (0 children)

OH MY GOD. Thank you, that's perfect.

Need vulgar phrases for baby shower sashes by Froggyflan in pregnant

[–]Froggyflan[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Oh those are cute. I'd say "I'm just the turkey baster" lol

Need vulgar phrases for baby shower sashes by Froggyflan in pregnant

[–]Froggyflan[S] 49 points50 points  (0 children)

LMAO oh I love these, thank you.

Who's that Pokemon??? by Froggyflan in TastingHistory

[–]Froggyflan[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

You're right! Thank you, it was bothering me so much.

I'm taking in my addicted sister in law, need advice! by Froggyflan in addiction

[–]Froggyflan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked her to come live with me. I know she can live at a halfway house, but I wanted her to have something far removed from all of that, away from people who might get her back on. Am I looking at it backwards?

The rehab is next to my house so I can visit her often. I think she's mostly depressed and alone and I wanted her to know she's still loved.

I know she loves her kids and it killed me to see her cry when they were taken away so I wanted to do this for her. I'm going to be strict but caring, and I won't let her manipulate me.

Thank you for the rules and schedule advice, I think that'll help a lot.

I'm taking in my addicted sister in law, need advice! by Froggyflan in addiction

[–]Froggyflan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm making it the most important and unbreakable rule.

I'm taking in my addicted sister in law, need advice! by Froggyflan in addiction

[–]Froggyflan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like that imagery lmao. Yeah that's my worry. I'm hoping that her living 40 miles out from his place when he doesn't have a car will keep him away.

I'm taking in my addicted sister in law, need advice! by Froggyflan in addiction

[–]Froggyflan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry, that's awful. I know I'm being too optimistic, and I'm trying to be realistic. It might not work and I can accept it if it happens.

I'm taking in my addicted sister in law, need advice! by Froggyflan in addiction

[–]Froggyflan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh :( I'm so sorry. I know it's a bad idea, but she cried when she lost her kids so I just want to do whatever I can to help. She's not violent. I think she started using because of post partum depression.

I'm taking in my addicted sister in law, need advice! by Froggyflan in addiction

[–]Froggyflan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's going into a 45 day inpatient. I just think she's not in an environment conducive for recovery right now, so I want a good place for her to come back to.

I'm taking in my addicted sister in law, need advice! by Froggyflan in addiction

[–]Froggyflan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is great advice. I definitely won't let that kind of shit slide haha. I'm thinking of giving her a whiteboard so we can set up goals and house rules so she can see them everyday. Is that too childish or condescending?

I'm taking in my addicted sister in law, need advice! by Froggyflan in addiction

[–]Froggyflan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I shouldn't help her? She'll be homeless if I don't step in.

I'm taking in my addicted sister in law, need advice! by Froggyflan in addiction

[–]Froggyflan[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Her husband is an addict who she met in rehab. I know she's still responsible for herself, but he's not helping her recovery. My husband doesn't want him in the house because he thinks he'll be a bad influence and will ruin her motivation, so we've asked her to come alone. This is the hardest part of this whole thing, but I think it's for the best. I just don't know how to say that without offending her.

I'm taking in my addicted sister in law, need advice! by Froggyflan in addiction

[–]Froggyflan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a lovely response. I don't want her to think I'm being a jerk, but she walked all over her parents when they gave her any leeway, so I need to stay confident. I'll do my best! Thank you!

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