I have 2 family members in the ICU

Both are young, ages 40 and 42, and both are dying from liver failure due to alcoholism.

The 40 year old also needs a new kidney and they put her in an induced coma. She was turned down for a transplant.

The 42 year old also has wernicke’s syndrome from the alcohol abuse. She no longer knows what’s going on around her. She’s 100% delusional.

It’s so sad. They’re so young

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That’s horrible :frowning: I’m so sorry

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I guess the reason is that he/she is an alcoholic?

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That’s truly heartbreaking. I’m so sorry.

:rose:

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Addiction destroys lives.

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I wish you and your family the best. :hatched_chick::hatched_chick::hatched_chick:

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Yes @Aziz . It’s because she is a severe alcoholic

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I’m so sorry to hear that.

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That’s tough @LilyoftheValley. Sorry you’re dealing with this right now. Hopefully, no matter how small that hope may be, hopefully things work out. My sister-in-law died in the ICU yesterday. She was a pretty terrible person, but her family (and my wife to a much smaller degree) has been really upset about it, so I empathize. I think it can be hard to say goodbye to people whom we’ve had a difficult relationship with nonetheless.

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Sorry to hear about that @LilyoftheValley . I have lost three friends to booze and drugs myself. It’s not an easy thing to watch.

Stay well and take care of yourself through all of this

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I’m sorry to hear that @anon40540444.

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I’m sorry you lost friends. I know how hard that is.

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That could easily have been me.

When I went to AA I thought alcohol was worth dying for. I just got lucky with AA and they helped.

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Wow @everhopeful. You would have chosen alcohol over life? I’m so happy for you that you managed to quit. What a turn around success story.

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I agree with @LilyoftheValley . @everhopeful , you sound like you have an amazing story. Could we have details please?

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Sorry. My best friend’s mom also has wernicke korsokov syndrome. It is not easy to watch someone live with.

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Yeah @Ninjastar its awful to see

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oh how sad. I am so sorry this is happening…

Oh man, I’m so sorry @LilyoftheValley
God bless

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Sorry to hear that

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