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Mother is an depressed alcoholic, she is doesn't have a place to live, currently living with my Aunt, my aunt can't deal with her issues. She can't live with me or my siblings, she can't be around our
...Read MoreMother is an depressed alcoholic, she is doesn't have a place to live, currently living with my Aunt, my aunt can't deal with her issues. She can't live with me or my siblings, she can't be around our young children. What do I do, where do I start, who do I contact for help?? A doc, social worker?? Do I try to get her into rehab then a nursing home?? Any advice?? She is 73 and been an alcoholic since my father and grandmother passed in '99 and '00. She won't eat, just drinks, then vomits a lot. Currently she isn't able to make it to the bathroom. She doesn't even think the alcohol has anything to do with it. She lays in bed 24 hrs a day, hasn't bathed months. My Aunt swears she isn't going to buy her alcohol any more but finally gives in after my mother begs. I have cut her out of my life to a degree, I call to chat but she won't talk. My Aunt is almost 70 and is asking me to get her out. I feel some obligation since she is my mother and she isn't my Aunt's problem to deal with.....advice?? I know long and overwhelming message....not even sure if this is the right forum but I was desperate so thought I would give it a shot. Thanks. Rebecca, Atlanta, GA