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.
Strong like an Amazon.
Tara ,'Storyteller'
Spike's Bitches 47: Someone Dangerous Could Get In
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Sparky1 - May 15, 2012 4:46:42 am PDT #13311 of 30001
Librarian Warlord
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.
Calli - May 15, 2012 6:05:09 am PDT #13318 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm glad your brother has someone near(ish) who understands the situation, Steph.
smonster - May 15, 2012 6:34:46 am PDT #13319 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Oh, Steph!! That's scary. I do understand the pride thing, and yet it might be time to get over that. I'm glad he's talking to a friend who's been there. I hope his wife gets home soon.
JZ, I love your take on a knitting bender.
WindSparrow - May 15, 2012 7:14:03 am PDT #13320 of 30001
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
If it gets really bad, in your shoes I would look up local law enforcement's regular dispatch number, call them and explain that you have reason to believe your brother, a resident of that locality, is having a medical emergency but unable to call for help.
Lots of warm, comforting, non-hug thoughts to you, Tep. And lots of getting through this with neurons intact ~ma for your brother.