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- anzelina0
it's a tough situation.
there have been / sitll are alcoholics in my family, and recently a death due to alcohol.
i'm not sure if ostracism is the way to go. if she feels like she's losing her friends it may drive her to drink more.
i think the best thing is to have a kind talk with her and see if you can find out why she drinks so much. if her drinking is a way for her to avoid some things that are bothering her, find out what they are. if it is within your reach to help her with those problems go ahead. if not, just try to encourage her to get counseling or reach out to family for help.
again, i don't really know the situation. but i don't think ostracism will help. she can always find people to hang out with who don't care if she's got an alcohol problem.