So, my friends, silence is a bad sign from me...
I have to go to Alabama for a family emergency--think I'll be leaving in a couple of days because of the current hurricane-related travel complications.
My nephew Jason is dying of liver and kidney failure. He's in a coma and unresponsive--his last binge was too much, and now I'm worried about my mom's heart while she tries to deal with this, so I'm going back to help her.
It's finally the end of his sad life, and I am so sorry to see him go. Addiction is a pestilence on our vulnerable ones. But I've also always felt it was a matter of time that his troubles would bring him down too far. He's been so close to the edge, so many times. I was thankful to see him reach 20, and then 30. He would be 38 in September if he makes it, but it looks like he won't.
My back is breaking from this heavy heart...
ETA: Thank you for the supportive comments. I love you guys. I just can't respond, but know that you are appreciated.
8/29 Update: He's still alive, but in a coma and his kidneys have failed. His mother made the Do Not Resuscitate decision. I've got a plane ticket for an early flight on 8/30 and I hope to make it before he passes from this world. My nurse sister (not his mom, the other one) says she doesn't think hell make it to the weekend. I am so sad, it's like a leaden weight on my back, and I can't move.
My nephew Jason is dying of liver and kidney failure. He's in a coma and unresponsive--his last binge was too much, and now I'm worried about my mom's heart while she tries to deal with this, so I'm going back to help her.
It's finally the end of his sad life, and I am so sorry to see him go. Addiction is a pestilence on our vulnerable ones. But I've also always felt it was a matter of time that his troubles would bring him down too far. He's been so close to the edge, so many times. I was thankful to see him reach 20, and then 30. He would be 38 in September if he makes it, but it looks like he won't.
My back is breaking from this heavy heart...
ETA: Thank you for the supportive comments. I love you guys. I just can't respond, but know that you are appreciated.
8/29 Update: He's still alive, but in a coma and his kidneys have failed. His mother made the Do Not Resuscitate decision. I've got a plane ticket for an early flight on 8/30 and I hope to make it before he passes from this world. My nurse sister (not his mom, the other one) says she doesn't think hell make it to the weekend. I am so sad, it's like a leaden weight on my back, and I can't move.