what about a taxi?
Doesn't matter that we took him off that boat, Shepherd, it's the place he's going to live from now on.
Mal ,'Bushwhacked'
Spike's Bitches 47: Someone Dangerous Could Get In
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le nubian - May 15, 2012 4:43:09 am PDT #13308 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Steph L. - May 15, 2012 4:44:22 am PDT #13309 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Is there a friend of his you can call? He can be stubborn with someone there, at the very least.
I don't have any of his friends' numbers, but maybe I can get him to call someone. I think he doesn't want anyone seeing him go through this. Which I get; we are cut from the same stubborn, proud cloth. But it would be better if he had someone there.
Steph L. - May 15, 2012 4:45:55 am PDT #13310 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
what about a taxi?
He really wants his wife with him. Which I get; I would probably feel the same way. I still don't think delaying it is the right choice, but he's an adult and all I can do is suggest things. Despite being the Big Sis, I am apparently not the boss of him. Which is bullshit; I thought that was a lifetime gig.
Sparky1 - May 15, 2012 4:46:42 am PDT #13311 of 30001
Librarian Warlord
Steph, if you know names of friends I can probably look up numbers in the public records databases. My profile address is good if you want me to try.
sj - May 15, 2012 4:53:27 am PDT #13312 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Teppy, what an awful situation. It makes me so angry that he wants to get help and can't.
JZ - May 15, 2012 4:57:05 am PDT #13313 of 30001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
So many vibes to your brother, and getting-the-help-he-needs-now~ma Tep. And, no, the Big Sis worrying doesn't go away. You are such a good one; he could have none more better.
Also, I keep reading the words "knitting bender" and imagining someone doing complicated martial arts moves that result in boulder cozies and scarves on trees.
DavidS - May 15, 2012 5:07:28 am PDT #13314 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Tep, I'm sorry your brother's going through the ringer. It's just miserable for him to have to endure it by himself right now.
Ginger - May 15, 2012 5:37:53 am PDT #13315 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I'm so sorry, Teppy. I've seen how bad it can be and I wish he were in the hospital. Is there a local AA number? They might be able to send someone to sit with him.
lisah - May 15, 2012 5:49:35 am PDT #13316 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
Hoping your brother is able to get the help he needs fast. He is doing a really hard and brave thing. And he is lucky to have you for support.
Steph L. - May 15, 2012 6:03:57 am PDT #13317 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Is there a local AA number? They might be able to send someone to sit with him.
I talked to him a little bit ago. He has a buddy who has been sober for 8 months, and he's been talking to him on the phone. I asked if the buddy could come over, and he doesn't have a driver's license b/c of a DUI. But they've been talking on the phone a lot, so I think it's helping.
He's hanging on, but I'll be a lot happier when he gets to the hospital. He is *freaked out* by what he's going through, by just how bad it is. He mentioned the possibility of seizures and that, quite understandably, he doesn't want that. He's freaked out enough that he's chock-full of motivation to quit.
And I deeply regret googling "alcohol withdrawal," because apparently that was the actual cause of Amy Winehouse's death. I think?
So I'm a bit freaked out myself.