Intervention for an Alcoholic Friend
By stateroad
@stateroad (730)
United States
February 18, 2007 7:21am CST
I am going to try and start an intervention for an alcoholic Friend. I recognize that there is a huge problem and this person will not have a life it someone does not step in and do something. Has anyone been part of an intervention ? Please do not think I am butting in to this persons life I am telling you this is a huge problem and if something is not done to help this person I am afraid he will do something to harm himself. He already has been in trouble several times because of alcohol abuse. If he does not get treatment again and stick to it I think he will try to kill himself because he does not have a good lifestyle now. I think he is slowly killing himself now by his lifestyle and his drinking pattern. I repeat I am just doing this to try and help him for the last time because I am scared of what he will do.
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5 responses
@wolfie34 (26770)
• United Kingdom
18 Feb 07
He is very very lucky to have someone as caring, considerate and such a great friend like you, most people would abandon him and leave him to wallow in his own problems. I know I am not teaching you to suck eggs but it won't be easy, in fact it will be a very difficult traumatic time for not just him but you as he will pull you down, because of his addiction, you need someone close to you to support you as well, because it will be a big burden and I'm sure you already realize that you may be fighting a losing battle. A friend like you is wonderful and I hope if not now then when he is through his addiction and there is light at the end of the tunnel he will remember exactly what you did for him and you were there for him, when others would run a thousand miles!
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@stateroad (730)
• United States
18 Feb 07
Thanks my Friend. I will bite the bullet or suck an egg :) to get me through this. I hear this is pretty difficult to do and accept. Like I said he is in real trouble and his closest Family is abandoning him. I know this will be tough but I cannot sit by and do nothing. Thanks for the inspiration.
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@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
29 Mar 07
You must pray hard for the Lord to delivery him, and satin to get behind him. Keep praying dear. God answers all prayers. He is faithful. He is lucky to have such a caring friend. Bless you.
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@lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
25 Feb 07
Unless he is really your very good friend, it is *dangerous*. You will get sucked into the situation like the prey of a tornado.
If you are determined to help, then go all the way. But do you know how a better life for him would be like?
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@txwoman36 (173)
• United States
2 Apr 07
you are a true friend that wants to help your friend because you know the friend is on a downward siral and needs help. the friend might be mad at you at first but in time he will understand and thankyou for helping him. you are the true meaning of friend and hes lucky to have you as a friend. i wish you luck.
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