tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post1784697133624803393..comments2023-10-02T14:13:59.803+01:00Comments on The day to day life and thoughts of an artist,thinker and barstool philosopher: A Tale for KayRalphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099161160886274555noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-21895118688995379352010-05-05T17:41:10.002+01:002010-05-05T17:41:10.002+01:00Amazing painting and an amazing tale. I have joine...Amazing painting and an amazing tale. I have joined your blog, not yet decided which was better.AKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564272821416643062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-48120535294802175632010-05-04T07:25:37.087+01:002010-05-04T07:25:37.087+01:00Sometimes it is almost impossible to know how much...Sometimes it is almost impossible to know how much to help somebody else - especially if they refuse to help themselves. I can't imagine the painful aftermath of what Ruby had to go through. Tough Love is sometimes the best way. It looks as if going to the police was the right decision you made, Ralph. Enjoy your day. xxJosephine Tale Peddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431330956687490112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-39828153204530642452010-05-03T17:38:04.640+01:002010-05-03T17:38:04.640+01:00Thank you, Ralph
NoraThank you, Ralph<br />NoraNORA KASTENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246829888139875748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-84372697485566452712010-05-03T17:13:34.884+01:002010-05-03T17:13:34.884+01:00Thanks Ralph..I am humbled that you wrote this to ...Thanks Ralph..I am humbled that you wrote this to me..and of course many other friends too! It saddens me to hear of so many people in such pain over family members who have such a problem. I too have a brother I haven't seen in 24 years. He sometimes contacts us but rarely, he is an alcoholic. I think it has been very painful for my Mother, especially since his son he abandoned years ago has the same problem. Such sadness but always hope. Sometimes it takes someone or something other than family to help them. All we can do is pray and hope and be vigilant. Be well everyone and keep hoping.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14819844673551315071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-55411087159136299562010-05-03T17:07:44.953+01:002010-05-03T17:07:44.953+01:00There is an old saying that goes something like &q...There is an old saying that goes something like "you can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family". I thought this very appropriate for the last few entries you've made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-33389259674112458492010-05-03T15:48:55.019+01:002010-05-03T15:48:55.019+01:00Good morning Ralph, I am alive and it will be a gr...Good morning Ralph, I am alive and it will be a great day! I quit drinking 20 years ago! There are a lot of success stories out there. Alcohalism is a desease and there is no cure! The progression of it can be stopped by quitting feeding it, but we remain alcoholics! It is not all bad, a lot of famous and good people were/are<br />in the group. It is a horrible addiction, not unlike a lot of others! On a different note, my Blog on my Cancer is connected to the ArtWanted site, I don't blog on this site anymore!Jerry Carlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024087888949143035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-10173886013575996172010-05-03T14:30:18.183+01:002010-05-03T14:30:18.183+01:00I wish I wish I wish a little jail time had been w...I wish I wish I wish a little jail time had been what my brothers needed to turn away from the booze. I am the only sibling of 5 who does not have a drinking problem, only having one or two on occasion. Two of my siblings (2 of 3 brothers) have had jail time from DUI's, hit and runs, etc. It has never made a difference. All of my siblings have children. That hasn't made a difference to them either. My mother's tears, my impassioned letters, nothing helps them. I wish there was someone like you who would and could step in. It is a heartwrenching life for family who cares.Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-29277274702499875682010-05-03T08:57:45.348+01:002010-05-03T08:57:45.348+01:00There isn't a day when I don't question a ...There isn't a day when I don't question a decision I made five years ago. <br />My son is an alcoholic and at age 38 I evicted him and have not had contact since; he does not know where I live. I rue the decision however when his addiction necessitated in me fleeing in the dead of night to escape his physical abuse I knew I must make the decision. <br />Yes there are tough ones; I hope never another as tough as this one. Daily I learn to accept.Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06097711103500084389noreply@blogger.com