tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223385242428944710.post6909895559019577964..comments2023-09-28T07:29:44.518-04:00Comments on TheTinyJEWELBox: Closet Alcoholics~Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014263157420064651noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223385242428944710.post-70844120500851336842009-08-18T23:45:09.045-04:002009-08-18T23:45:09.045-04:00ONE WORD: DENIALONE WORD: DENIALsunloveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632703312264735410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223385242428944710.post-7236544861409730902009-08-18T22:09:06.329-04:002009-08-18T22:09:06.329-04:00I agree a functioning alcoholic can fool folks for...I agree a functioning alcoholic can fool folks for a long time. My mom was one so i lived it. Eventually, of course it was obvious to anyone close to her.<br /><br />Often family members/loved ones become so co-dependent. The view about alcohol is so different than that of illegal drugs. Unfortunately, alcohol often does far more harm not only to the drinker but collateral people in their lives.<br /><br />I worked with alcoholics and drug addicts for many years, and as much as i understand about the disease of addiction, i still do not like being around folks who are under the influence. i'll have a pepsi please!catladysdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223385242428944710.post-64972180347538448512009-08-18T21:28:31.815-04:002009-08-18T21:28:31.815-04:00A functioning alcoholic can hide a lot from the wo...A functioning alcoholic can hide a lot from the world. However, if you live in the house with one, pay attention, you should be able to spot it.<br /><br />However, with kids and a hectic schedule, her husband may have not noticed or wanted to notice.Little Ms Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208746635976950728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223385242428944710.post-48886405968723010222009-08-18T18:00:04.634-04:002009-08-18T18:00:04.634-04:00This was a truly sad and tragic story. Denial is a...This was a truly sad and tragic story. Denial is a deep and dangerous river, as sinfully said. I imagine someone is going to be consumed with guilt for keeping silent on this one -- once they face the truth. <br /><br />As for your question, I don't think it can be hidden. The drinker ALWAYS has some signs for anyone who is willing to see them.<br /><br />This is a great post and I hope it opens up the eyes of those whose eyes need to be opened.dellgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620967832227857674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223385242428944710.post-34559162414400581212009-08-18T16:32:29.500-04:002009-08-18T16:32:29.500-04:00It's truly hard to believe that NO ONE is will...It's truly hard to believe that NO ONE is willing to admit this woman had a drinking problem. I'm sure someone in the family suspected all wasn't right, but that river "de-nile" can be a hard river to navigate. Too bad 8 people had to suffer the consequences. How does one live with that kinda guilt?Sinfullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05910348804579557872noreply@blogger.com