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NoUCantDriveIt · 05-30-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

A dear friend of mine from high school died yesterday... :( He led a hard life of drinking and drugs and it finally caught up to him.
I saw him about a year ago, when he went into hospice. When I saw him, he cried and said "I'm sorry" to me. I could tell he was still drinking, even though he was so sick, and that his girlfriend was enabling him. Also, his dad was really matter-of-fact in telling me "Norm's dying, ya know..."
It saddens me, but it pisses me off too. Alcoholism is one of the few diseases you have a choice in, and they just all gave up on him... HE gave up on himself.

That's a tough one for sure. :( While in my opinion you're justified to be angry about the situation, the psychology of alcoholism and addiction is very complex. Sorry to hear your friend didn't receive the right help and support for him when he needed it.

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hotrodsally · 05-30-2011, 12:54 PM

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A dear friend of mine from high school died yesterday... :( He led a hard life of drinking and drugs and it finally caught up to him.
I saw him about a year ago, when he went into hospice. When I saw him, he cried and said "I'm sorry" to me. I could tell he was still drinking, even though he was so sick, and that his girlfriend was enabling him. Also, his dad was really matter-of-fact in telling me "Norm's dying, ya know..."
It saddens me, but it pisses me off too. Alcoholism is one of the few diseases you have a choice in, and they just all gave up on him... HE gave up on himself.

LadyBugsMom, Sorry for your loss.

heRS · 05-30-2011, 01:43 PM

LadyBugsMom, I'm sorry for your loss. It makes me angry that people who abuse substances can't see how they're hurting their loved ones. I have a friend dying of liver failure. She's done drugs and drank forever. They are both sober now, but she's made peace with her past as well as her future. I respect her for that. We are going to see her and her husband today, we know we won't have many more chances. He's in complete denial and watching him lose her is sad. All we can do is be there for support.

dianeokie · 05-30-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

A dear friend of mine from high school died yesterday... :( He led a hard life of drinking and drugs and it finally caught up to him.
I saw him about a year ago, when he went into hospice. When I saw him, he cried and said "I'm sorry" to me. I could tell he was still drinking, even though he was so sick, and that his girlfriend was enabling him. Also, his dad was really matter-of-fact in telling me "Norm's dying, ya know..."
It saddens me, but it pisses me off too. Alcoholism is one of the few diseases you have a choice in, and they just all gave up on him... HE gave up on himself.

Suspect there are more of us that have had to deal with this than want to discuss it! It's tough, but some of us just get to the point where we can't let it ruin our lives.

Ladybugsmom · 05-30-2011, 08:18 PM

Spent the past day and a half listening to music that reminds me of my friend. He and I used to sing together - we loved old Motown... I loved him so much...

Why'd he have to go and waste it all???

CC Performance · 05-30-2011, 08:34 PM

Some people you just cant reach. I've lived with them, been friends with them, watched them throw it all away and die at age 28... Some people you just cant reach no matter what you do or try.. they go right back to it as soon as they get out of rehab.. and the friends are left to deal with it and wonder why and how... I am very sorry for your loss... I've been there.

lightning · 05-30-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Performance

Some people you just cant reach. I've lived with them, been friends with them, watched them throw it all away and die at age 28... Some people you just cant reach no matter what you do or try.. they go right back to it as soon as they get out of rehab.. and the friends are left to deal with it and wonder why and how... I am very sorry for your loss... I've been there.

Greetings to all my old fart friends from Washington D.C.

So sorry LadyBug. I have a niece in jail for possession. She had been out of rehab about a month when she fell off the wagon again. I think we've all been touched by the scourge of drugs and/or alcohol. I can only imagine the feelings of your loss. Sometimes when I hear something like this, I wish I could take the pain of the loss on myself so my friend wouldn't have to suffer. I wish I could take on yours.

Ladybugsmom · 05-30-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lightning

Greetings to all my old fart friends from Washington D.C.

So sorry LadyBug. I have a niece in jail for possession. She had been out of rehab about a month when she fell off the wagon again. I think we've all been touched by the scourge of drugs and/or alcohol. I can only imagine the feelings of your loss. Sometimes when I hear something like this, I wish I could take the pain of the loss on myself so my friend wouldn't have to suffer. I wish I could take on yours.

Thank you Jay - you're a good man.
On a happier note, how's your trip?

Mr Twisty · 05-31-2011, 03:41 PM

...so I don't have to scroll so far down the page

RubyCamaro · 05-31-2011, 04:38 PM

Hi old farts. I'm bored at work. Not one client has shown up all day. I don't feel loved today (at least not by my clients - lol).

Mr Twisty · 05-31-2011, 04:48 PM

Makes for a slow day don't it?

sugar'n'spice · 05-31-2011, 04:48 PM

Here's a hug, Ruby!!!

Where is everyone ??

sugar'n'spice · 05-31-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Makes for a slow day don't it?

MIKE !!!!!!!!

RubyCamaro · 05-31-2011, 04:54 PM

Who knows where they all are. There is always some excuse..It's too Hot.....Too cold......Too rainy......Too pretty outside........whatever. Maybe my last one will break the spell. Mike?????? My Mike? How did you know my hubby's name. lol
And yes this day has been VERY SLOW. BTW thanks for the hug. We can always use more of those.

05-30-2011, 01:43 PM	#15627
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	LadyBugsMom, I'm sorry for your loss. It makes me angry that people who abuse substances can't see how they're hurting their loved ones. I have a friend dying of liver failure. She's done drugs and drank forever. They are both sober now, but she's made peace with her past as well as her future. I respect her for that. We are going to see her and her husband today, we know we won't have many more chances. He's in complete denial and watching him lose her is sad. All we can do is be there for support. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

05-31-2011, 03:41 PM	#15633
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	...so I don't have to scroll so far down the page __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

05-31-2011, 04:38 PM	#15634
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	Hi old farts. I'm bored at work. Not one client has shown up all day. I don't feel loved today (at least not by my clients - lol). __________________

05-31-2011, 04:48 PM	#15635
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	Makes for a slow day don't it? __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

05-31-2011, 04:54 PM	#15638
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	Who knows where they all are. There is always some excuse..It's too Hot.....Too cold......Too rainy......Too pretty outside........whatever. Maybe my last one will break the spell. Mike?????? My Mike? How did you know my hubby's name. lol And yes this day has been VERY SLOW. BTW thanks for the hug. We can always use more of those. __________________

05-30-2011, 08:34 PM	#15630
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	Some people you just cant reach. I've lived with them, been friends with them, watched them throw it all away and die at age 28... Some people you just cant reach no matter what you do or try.. they go right back to it as soon as they get out of rehab.. and the friends are left to deal with it and wonder why and how... I am very sorry for your loss... I've been there.

05-31-2011, 04:48 PM	#15636
sugar'n'spice Drives: . Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 18,978	Here's a hug, Ruby!!! Where is everyone ??

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