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[Jenny88]

She is a special person which is what makes it so horrible. But I guess that's what happens with any addiction... it takes over and changes people.

I've thought about writing her a letter which you did suggest awhile ago.

I'm worried she would take it as a personal attack because she is a stubborn woman and really believes her behaviour is fine. She's in this mindset of she should be able to do what she wants and we should just accept it but she's also hurting.

But maybe I should start that letter and see how I go. At the very least it might help me to get it all on paper

[Eve7]

I’m so glad you have your little one and partner @Jenny88 . They probably bring great joy to your life while you support your dear mum.

Its good you have happy memories of your child hood and hopefully you can remind your mum of that.

My dad was a much better grandfather than he was a parent and my kids have good memories of him.

[tyme]

I wonder if it's just needing to continually speak to her about how much you appreciate her and you want what's best for you? @Jenny88 

Also, do you think there is a driving factor in her drinking? ie. a root cause?

I hear how much you want her to recover.