Ok this is gonna be kinda long so I will type as quick as I can here.
As many of ya'll probally know that meth addiction is becoming an epidimic. Well my little sister (18) is coming to stay with me while she comes off this drug. And there is more. She has left (with her baby) from an abusive relationship. He abused her in many way both emtional and pyshical. I was called last night by my mother to please let her stay here. Her boyfriend has no idea where we live to our knowledge. My sister has been made aware that if he does figure out where we live he will be shot, arrested or beat up if he shows up here. So there will be her and my 7 mth old niece staying with me. So please keep them in your prayers that all goes well.
You be careful. Until she recovers, she is morally at risk, and may not act like herself. Is there a program that she can use in your community, or is she able to recover on her own? For both your sakes, keep valuables out of reach so she is not tempted to use something of yours to acquire drugs. It may not be wise to drink or use milder forms of drugs around her either, as she may relax her inhibitions and want something harder... Was she using long?
We don't drink or do any other kind of drugs around here. Our worst habit is smoking. I used to do drugs and know what it is like coming off so that may also be part of the reason why they wanted her to come here. We live about 40 miles away from where she is at now. We live kinda far out in the country so we don't have many close neighbors.
She was only doing it on the weekends. Like maybe once or twice on the weekends. But to be honest its not her I am so much worried about its the guy she is leaving. They called me today because she is getting scared of his family. The are searching all over her town for her. No idea what they will honestly do if they find her and the baby.
My sister wants to quit. She does not want to do this anymore.
She's a good girl. She wants to keep her baby. Let us know how you are doing. Don't let her talk to her friends, the boyfriend may be watching them for clues as to where she went.
I wish her luck. I too have stopped doing drugs back in 2000. I was addicted to meth...mainly. The one thing that helped me the most was staying away from the people that did it.
That's what the alcoholic anonymous folks had to say about it, stay away from the people that do it, stay away from things and places that remind you of it. If old friends did it with you, they are not your new friends...
its great that you are there for her. just be very careful. i have read about guys that have killed family members to get to their partner. if he does find her, your own family could be in danger. especially with not having many close neighbors. just keep your eyes and ears open. he may not have an idea where she is, but if he is persistant he can find out. be very careful rebel.
well, im glad to hear that she wants to quit. im coming up on two years clean and sober and i can tell u that it took a situation of similar severity to bring me to wanting to stop. i had used for a long time so im aware of how she must feel. ill DEFINATLY keep her in my prayers, and u too for that matter. ill pray that she can overcome these demons while staying with u. i know that for me, i had to seek professional help once everyone else gave up on me. living in a rural area will be a big help im sure.
What about if she needs things for the baby? Will you go out and get the stuff? It may be best for her to stick close to home, for her sake and the babys...at leasr for as while. Keep us updated :)
My prayers are with you. Be very proud of your sister for wanting to better herself. If the loser arrives at your door...beat him silly! But that's just me.
Oh my! I will pray for her and your family. She is going to need all the prayers she can get. That's one of the most addicting ones.
Rebel- where are you located again?
I have been seeing ads on tv about a study that wants people who are addicted to cocaine to join to see if this new drug works. I wonder if they would accept meth addicts??
I will jot the phone number down next time I see it.
Thank you for all the encouragement. Right now she had to go stay at my older Sister's house because we are taking the kids to Augusta in a few hours for doctors.
For her and my niece. i would help them get whatever they need to get back on her feet. My mom is also helping. They have helped me many many times and this is how i can now help them. I was once also addicted to drugs and alcohol for many years. i am now clean sober for 6 yrs. i know what all that is like. There are still days when i think just one drink to get through the day. But i don't because i have family around to help me stay clean.
Good luck. You and your family are in my prayers. I'm proud of you for helping your sister. A lot of people would turn their back on their own flesh and blood. I'm so glad you aren't one of them.
feel great to hear her quit... anyway be with her and help to recover from this addiction. it is not that much ease to pull off her from it. take some advice from your family physician.
