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Friend with alcohol issues

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Lindylu74 · 15/07/2024 07:44

A close friend who I’ve known since our DD1s were born (they are now 21) has had a difficult time recently. Her husband had an affair and they are getting divorced. I have been supporting her through it and it’s been going on a while. She has been drinking more and more heavily recently. I kind of understand because she’s struggling and it helps her temporarily to forget but it’s becoming a regular occurrence for her to be very drunk and it makes her angry and emotional. Our DSs are 17 and friends and her DS has mentioned it to mine saying he’s worried about her, it’s upsetting him and doesn’t know what to do. He’s tried to talk to her but she got upset when he raised it. I feel I need to try and say something but how do I do it in a way that is supportive and helpful and not just antagonise her. Also I’m not a big drinker so I don’t want it to come across as being judgmental.

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UnimpressiveUsername · 15/07/2024 17:40

That is such a tricky situation. I’m sorry I don’t have any proper advice. Have you tried posting this on the alcohol support board? There are some very wise people who may be able to offer more help and provide pointers for you and your friend’s son as you navigate this. Good luck.

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