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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would talk to your sister first and talk about how to have this conversation. respect her and include her in it. This her life and her relationships with your kids that are also involved. I think there is benefit in kids being aware of addiction in the family but I think there is also benefit in kids seeing that people with addictions are still humans who have value and worth and should be respected. Not people we talk about behind their backs about their weaknesses.

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You're cute. What addict is actually going have that conversation? What addict on the planet acknowledges and deals with their addictions in an honest way?

That is going to be a big, emotional dramatic family fight involving OP's kids.

No way in hell would I invite my addict family member to participate in a conversation with my kids about her addiction. [/quote]

I didn't say you should invite her to participate in the conversation with your kids. However she has an active relationship with the kids and sees them on a regular basis. She has also been ten years sober and had a relapse. I just believe in treating others with respect, you are welcome to feel differently. And yes, I have a person with an addiction in my family. [/quote]

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