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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wish I could tell your. I’ve had long periods of estrangement from my mom. Then a couple of years ago I got back in touch. A year later she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She’s been living with us for 7 months. Tonight I gave money to go stay in a hotel for a few days.

Last week I found her stooped over and immobile in the kitchen. Tuesday her oncologist said she showed up for chemo drunk. And then I found she was spiking her mouthwash is already 30% alcohol. I had to get her out of the house to think about her choices. It would only be a short time before the abusive tirades start again. It’s a hopeless situation. It’s my own fault I let her back in. I love her though she’s a very damaged human being. [/quote]
 
I am so sorry for all you have been through.

I am curious why she is doing chemo if it is terminal? How old is she? I would think if she is an addict, knowing it's terminal she might choose hospice where she can get great medication to feel as comfortable as possible. You could ask if that medication mix could include something like xanex to keep her calm/keep her from raging.[/quote]

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