Thanks ever so much for the genuine words you left. Finally someone who understands the pain of a disease that is totally self-inflicted. What hurts the most is that just one year ago my brother and I nursed her back to health after a two-week hospital stay. The doctors said if she stopped now the liver would regenerate, but if not she would be dead in a year. And sure enough one year in a month later she was gone. Sad part is I stopped speaking to her about a month and a half before she died due to her bitterness, anger and the face that seeing her killing herself was far too much to bear. Yes. I do have guilt, but I know in my heart we didn't stand there and do nothing. We did try and help, but ultimately it was her choice. She had so much to live for. 12-grandchildren whom she loved dearly. I cry everyday for my mom. My heart aches and there is nothing I can do to bring her back. My mom was a beautiful person. So kind-hearted and giving. She always put others before herself. Thanks so much for sharing your story. Its a place like this that will help me through the most difficult time in my life! Bless you and please feel free to keep in touch as much as possible.

thank you for your kind words im so sorry for your loss truely. i honestly think that if i didnt have my husband orson i wouldnt even be able to write to you at this moment. i know how yuofeel when you say that it makes you sad that your kids wont know your mom and i feel the exact same way. when i was pregnant me and my mom reconnected in such a great way my brother and i where having kids around the same time and my mom was so excited it was nice because me and my mother for a long time didnt get along but when i had my son i understood so much and she helped me and took care of me and bought anything for our kids and for 7 months after i had him my mom was killed and it hurts so bad knowing that he will never feel anything for her or even know how much she loved him its just not fair