Another response to the Whelchel piece; alcoholic daughter
Thank you Mr.Thorburn for the article on alcoholism in the paper. I work as a receptionist for a doctor in Valencia, and on day two, when we heard about the killings, I ask the doctor how God could allow this to happen?
He said, “We will learn that he was a deveant, and society has let us down.” So his take turns out to be the same as yours. How sad that he was not dealt with before such a horrible tragedy.
I have a nephew who is a recovering acholic, and a daughter who is in the denial stage, anyway it has not been talked about. She starts with rum and coke about four in the afternoon and drinks till bedtime, probably 5 out of 7 days.
As bad as it hurts as her mother, I call that an acholic.
So far it has effected the two children I’m sure in her behaviors…But it is not an open subject…..Which one of your books would be best for me?
I have NO IDEA HOW TO APROACH THIS, OR IF I EVEN SHOULD. IT’S BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS.
In the beginning, it was just one or two late in the evening to relax………
God Bless You in your efforts in Prevent-Tragedy Foundation……
Jennifer
Dear Jennifer,
Thanks so much for your note.
All of my books would be excellent for you. We offer a package deal: all four plus a two-hour audio-tape $50 plus tax and shipping. We’re in Granada Hills, so you could save on postage if you’d like. My books work synergistically. It’s a $73 value.
Yes, your daughter is without a doubt alcoholic. But isn’t that better than being a mother whose behavior adversely affects her children without benefit of chemistry? Get her clean and sober, and the behaviors will improve over time in dramatic fashion.
BTW, denial implies that she sees the problem. She cannot. I explain this, and more, in my work.
Good luck!