Alcoholic friend- should I try and help or keep my nose out?

[alicemama]

Just found out that a friend of mine has quite a serious drinking problem. We don't see much of each other anymore but were inseperable as teenagers.
I had a feeling that she was unhappy in her marriage and noticed her snapping at her 2 children but now I've just found about this I don't know what to do. I know her dh is trying to ger her some help but she won't have any of it.
Should I try and help or stay out of it?

If you try and help you really do need to be sure that you can be there for the duration. I know that sounds harsh, but that really is the reality.

Its something that can take months, even years to get through. And thats only when they have acknowledged that they have a problem.

I know thats what isholding me back...but I care about her so much, I can't believe she's doing it to herself.....can't figure out what would cause her to start drinking in the first place

There are many reasons why someone can end up in these circumstances. Its never clear cut.

You arent responsible for her so you shouldnt feel guilty for putting your own family first.

TBH, there is little you can do to "fix" her. All you can do is be there for when she needs you to be there.