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Post by dbd870 on Nov 24, 2018 6:56:32 GMT -5
We are going to my niece’s funeral today. She was 35 and had 3 kids elementary through freshman ages. She has had a long history of drug problems. Her mother is the one who got her started and myself and many others blame her for where things are now. We are going to have to be around her and I have no doubt we’re going to hear how terrible this is and how much she is going to be missed blah, blah, blah. All I really want to do is tear in to her; I would really appreciate all your prayers
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Post by tenring on Nov 24, 2018 9:11:54 GMT -5
The drug problem in my area [which is yours also] is basically out of control, and with the new, anticipated economic boom shouted from the roof tops by the local politicians due to the highly praised I-69 highway the problem will only get worse. When the appropriate time presents itself, cut loose with the truth and don't hold back. If it takes a face to face to get the point across, language that mirrors that of a drunken sailor is appropriate. Most people around here have their head buried in the sand when it comes to just how bad the drug problem really is.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Nov 24, 2018 10:39:38 GMT -5
That will be hard, but I agree one day you just need to let loose and tell her how you feel.
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Post by Woody Williams on Nov 24, 2018 10:46:51 GMT -5
Prayers for you Dave.. for peace and comfort. Considering her kids , the funeral is not the time to do that but maybe later on down the road?
How could any “mother” get their kids hooked on drugs?
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Post by dbd870 on Nov 24, 2018 19:40:14 GMT -5
Well it was better than I expected. She was there but did not stand with the family or go to the graveside service. She did not say anything; she looked bad, hadn’t seen her in a few years. They have been divorced for years. Almost everyone there was there for her father or siblings. It was very sad though; there just wasn’t anything one could say about her. Her life was working to get by and drugs. We did find out both father’s of her kids are in prison for the next couple of years. It was a very depressing day. Yeah, drugs in the southern part of the State are a huge problem.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Nov 26, 2018 0:56:58 GMT -5
So sorry to hear this Dave. I will pray.
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 28, 2018 19:06:24 GMT -5
Prayers for sure.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2018 10:49:09 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to read all the horrors of drugs and effects on you and family. God bless you and all. Life is to precious to waste away. Sorry for the late read.
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Post by dbd870 on Nov 29, 2018 13:21:50 GMT -5
It truly is a waste of a life. What they never consider is how it impacts those all around them. She once was a very attractive girl. No way I would have recognized the body in the casket as hers.
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Post by bartiks on Dec 1, 2018 1:21:11 GMT -5
I would say try to take the high road and not be brought down to her level and exercise restraint on lashing out at her. Although it may take the grief you feel and place it upon her, if she knows what is going on around her try to place yourself in her shoes about leading her daughter into this life of drugs and ultimately her daughters death.
It still won't bring your niece back, however if she doesn't seem to grasp the grave consequences that she has placed before her daughter, a Chernobyl meltdown on your behalf is definitely condoned if not required for someone to get thru to her.
Either way, hopes and prayers for some healing and reconciliation for a torn family.
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