Help with DM and drug use

[ppapermoon]

I’m 23 years old and back at home after uni. My mum took drugs and was abusive to me throughout my childhood, but our relationship is decent now (only because I forgave her, she said she’ll never be sorry for anything she’s ever done). Anyway I have strong evidence that she’s using drugs again: back netting with the same old ‘friends’ (read: dealers), covered in spots and losing weight. She will never admit to this as she is a pathological liar who will lie about any old thing just to have something that’s ‘only hers’.

I have 3 younger half siblings who she has always been the super-mum for. I don’t really know what to do. Is there anything I can do? Just looking for advice.

I’m so very sorry that you were abused by your mum and that she is still negatively impacting your life. If you think your siblings are at risk, then get social services involved. And by all means be there for them if you want to, but protect yourself too.

Do for your siblings what no one ever did for you. Protect them by calling social services and get them away from your mother.

I’m so sorry you didn’t have the kind of childhood you deserved. Well done for going off to uni despite your difficult start.

I agree with others who say to phone social services. I know this will be hard.

Do you have anyone in the wider family who can support you?

Are you ok, @ppapermoon We’re here if you need to chat.