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Seens I feel comfortable here...

Well seens im letting it all out...i am 22..my mom is 43 and my dad is 46...as a family me my mom, dad and brother were in a really bad car accident in 1998..my mom broke c2 in her neck and said they were surprised to see her walk away..she should have been dead or paralyzed...before this day i had never seen a vicodin before...she obviously has been hooked since then..my dad him too..and then eventually me when i was about 16..17..my brother who passed away back in 2000 never abused anything he was 11 months younger then me..but long story short..my mom, dad and me are all in the same spot..except my mom wont quit she will always claim she always needs them which i understand but my dad is not doing good at all and im scared for his life..I have never seen my dad in such bad shape before..he has lost 50 pounds, doesnt work anymore due to a work related injury and lays in bed literally ALL day and night..my mom she works a lot and i live with them and help them out...my dad I know he wants help and needs it. We do not address our problems or talk about meds this is why i came here confidentially...but its like i dont want to feel stuck but at the same time i want to help them but i need to help me even when i do that you cant help anyone unless they want to help themselves..do you see where im stuck? Im sorry I know everyone has similar issues..but its like ever since my brother died things have gotten worse and i want us all to be happy like we were before.
thanks again
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May I ask a sensitive question...

What happened? How did you brother die?

If it is too sensitive for you, just don't answer.

We are glad that you feel comfortable with us. We will not judge you, and will respect your wishes.

Lisa
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I do see how you feel stuck.  I don't think that you being stuck is good for you or your parents in the long run. It does sound like you have all had enough pain. I hope you can go to a counselor and get one on one counseling.  Most communities have free counseling. I would get myself on their waiting list. Many churches can also guide you, some offer counseling.  You could make an appt. with the Pastor, Minister, Preist,church secretary, alot of them have a counseling background or could direct you.  Pick up the phone or visit one of these places that could help you out. After the loss of a loved one, things can never be exactly the same. But, you can and should move on.  You deserve to be happy.  You are so young and have a great life ahead of you. Maybe with counseling your parents could see that they can have joy through you.  The best joy for them would be to see you getting healthy and happy.  Don't wait to make an appointment. Please do this on Monday.
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