My sister is 5 months pregnant and addicted to pain pills of all kinds. She also takes ambien, xanax, klonopin, fentanyl patches, morophine, vicodin, lopressor. The list is end less. We live in MI and I don't know what to do. I have talked to DHS and she has convinced them that she is perfectly fine. I talked with mental health.. They admitted her and she was home 7 hours later. I am at a loss. I love her, but I have lost her to her addiction.
My sister is 28 years old - married with a 3 year old. She claims to be a catholic housewife, but her addiction has taken control of her life. She is lost! I have dealt with people with addiction, such as, my mother (my entire life) - But my sister is pregnant and has been spiraling down for about 3 years. When my grandma passed away she really stopped caring for herself and her family. Even if this site doesn't give me answers, maybe I will be comforted in just being able to write down what is going on.
This is very hard because I help other people all the time, but I cannot help my own sister. She is in denial and that makes it very hard. I worry about her unborn baby very much. It's hard for me to say much to her, because I was once addicted. She uses that to manipulate me when I bring up her - going to rehab.
This is just hard and I find reading other people's posts helpful. I know that I am in no way alone. Thank God for that.
Hi. No you're not alone. It sounds like she knows the danger. NOW it is up to her. You have done your part. She is informed. Noone has the power to make her stop and keep stopping unforetuneately. Don't bring it up anymore, but continue your relationship with her, so she knows you still care and haven't given up on her. The ball is in her court now. When I was pg and drinking, I didn't stop until my Dr. took control. And then, I did exactly what he said from then on. I was stuck in the hospital the last 2 months of pregnancy so I wouldn't be in labor. I am ever so grateful now that this was done and my son was born healthy. I hope this helps some.