Hi Ellie, Well from what we can tell they were all prescribed by the same Doctor--which just amazes me. I don't know what stage she is in--if she knows she is addicted and is in denial-- or is she has no clue--but the mood swings are there and she is able to play a good show at her place of employment, but when she gets around my brother and nephews, the true colors come out! She has acted "odd" for several years--which for quite awhile we (the family) weren't sure why--figured "oh they are having marital probs and she just doesn't want to be around the family"--probably partly true--but guess when you are so reliant on those drugs, you don't want to be around anyone who may "call your bluff"? With all the experience I have with ex-H and his drug problem (13 years ago)--you'd think I'd be more savvy on this--but I am still so naive!
Anyway, brother is on a school retreat with his S12 in the Santa Cruz mtns and is having a blast--he has called me twice to report on a wonderful, relaxing "escape". I am very happy for him that he can get this "down time" and just reflect. In talking to other "dad's" on the trip, he is finding that not many people know of his sitch, which he thought for sure the soon to be EX would have said something--apparantly not. But he is finding out how many others have problems and how many others are "trying to make it work"--so he does not feel so alone or so "to blame". I am so proud of him and how he is handling things--and very happy that I can be here for him.
As for the drug sitch--my brother is thinking about consulting an attorney who specializes in mal-practice (who also has a medical degree)--to see if there is grounds here to file a suit against her Doctor and see where that leads...I wish I had the answers and could predict the future for him--but can't! Oh well-- off to bed I go! 6am Spin class to teach!
