macbro
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- Oct 27, 2015
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- Reason
- CALS
- Country
- US
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Green Bay
Hello everyone,
I am the only daughter of a father who was diagnosed in August. He is progressing "slowly" but I'm not really sure (no one is). My issue is that he is a severe alcoholic. Prior to this diagnosis (about 10 years ago) he was instituted as an alcoholic. He has been in and out of rehab 4 or 5 times, almost died 3 times with multiple organ failure, and has been struggling since 2003 or so. He was sober for about 3 years and then was diagnosed with ALS.
Since the diagnosis in August, my father has lost the will to do anything, and in my opinion believes this is his excuse to "drink himself to death". I am struggling because while I respect the fact that he should do what he wants because of his diagnosis, I also believe he should try and enjoy his life and what he is offered of it before he is gone.
I am a nursing student with a background working on a neuro floor as a CNA, so I strongly agree and understand the right to die with dignity. However, my father is still fully functional (he has defecits on his left side as of now) and I wish he would enjoy his time. I am just struggling to help my mom, my dad, and my family in general. If anyone has any thoughts on my situation I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
I am the only daughter of a father who was diagnosed in August. He is progressing "slowly" but I'm not really sure (no one is). My issue is that he is a severe alcoholic. Prior to this diagnosis (about 10 years ago) he was instituted as an alcoholic. He has been in and out of rehab 4 or 5 times, almost died 3 times with multiple organ failure, and has been struggling since 2003 or so. He was sober for about 3 years and then was diagnosed with ALS.
Since the diagnosis in August, my father has lost the will to do anything, and in my opinion believes this is his excuse to "drink himself to death". I am struggling because while I respect the fact that he should do what he wants because of his diagnosis, I also believe he should try and enjoy his life and what he is offered of it before he is gone.
I am a nursing student with a background working on a neuro floor as a CNA, so I strongly agree and understand the right to die with dignity. However, my father is still fully functional (he has defecits on his left side as of now) and I wish he would enjoy his time. I am just struggling to help my mom, my dad, and my family in general. If anyone has any thoughts on my situation I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!