A family member of mine is visiting her sister. These people are Christians, very loving and caring, and I’m worried about them. I think their sister is a meth addict, and after seeing the pictures that were sent to me and looking them at more in detail I’m concerned. Has nothing to do with minding my own business. It’s about protecting family members that I know are vulnerable, especially to people like this. Also not to mention, the person in question that they’re visiting is a family member as well, I’m concerned about their safety.
Well because it is a family member, I would never involve the authorities. I just don’t think that’s the right thing to do. But my main concern is my family that’s visiting right now. As soon as they get out of the area, and get back home, I would let sleeping dog lie. The set up as it is right now, will play out itself. I don’t need to lift a finger to cause anybody harm. They’re going to do it themselves. I just want my two immediate family members out of that area, which I think will be happening in the next couple days.
The thing is, is the person in question that lives there, is on disability. My family members were wanting me to be their guarantor. After meeting her in person, I immediately thought… This person is on meth. I would know, because back in my 20s I was a hard-core drug addict. I’m 58 now, and that’s the furthest from my mind. I don’t drink, smoke, or use drugs. None of it. I’m walking in the Lord freely now.
Anyway… They sent me these pictures of the property, and out of the blue I just decided to really look at them today. I just have a bad feeling about it, and I’m glad that I will not be agreeing to be her guarantor, because I really feel that would put me at risk being involved in anything that’s going on up there.
As much as I disapprove, I just want my two family members who love the Lord, to leave their intact. The rest of all of them can live life the way they want to. It’s their choice. I’m not the kind of person who just gonna call the police on somebody. Especially an extended family member. The situation will work itself out on its own. In time, your sins will find you out.
But thanks for the advice… I have no intentions of bringing a avalanche down on me and my family. They don’t live anywhere near me, and it’s their own business what they wanna do with their life. As long as my two family members are not at risk.
If you are not willing to get the family member arrested, you are not willing to save their life. They are far more likely to get clean and sober in prison than outside it. Leaving them alone is a death sentence. I worked in a prison delivering detox and rehab.
If you are unwilling to trust that going to prison is in fact what will save them, you're deep in the enabling. I recommend going to a support group for family members of addicts where they confront the destructive enabling behaviors that hide in the guise of support, e.g. giving addicts money, failing to inform police of lawbreaking, refusing to report a drug house, etc.
Forward this photo and your brief list of concerns to the local and state police. Make sure to note that you CC'd each law enforcement agency. Also you can report organized drug suspicious activity to the Attorney General in your state using their online form. If you care about the family member, getting them all arrested will save their lives.
I'd start by minding my own business.
A family member of mine is visiting her sister. These people are Christians, very loving and caring, and I’m worried about them. I think their sister is a meth addict, and after seeing the pictures that were sent to me and looking them at more in detail I’m concerned. Has nothing to do with minding my own business. It’s about protecting family members that I know are vulnerable, especially to people like this. Also not to mention, the person in question that they’re visiting is a family member as well, I’m concerned about their safety.
I hear you.
I'd not advise kicking a hornets nest if you don't even know what's going on.
But no, go ahead, fuck with people you don't know. Let's see what happens. FAFO works both ways.
Life lesson inbound.
Well because it is a family member, I would never involve the authorities. I just don’t think that’s the right thing to do. But my main concern is my family that’s visiting right now. As soon as they get out of the area, and get back home, I would let sleeping dog lie. The set up as it is right now, will play out itself. I don’t need to lift a finger to cause anybody harm. They’re going to do it themselves. I just want my two immediate family members out of that area, which I think will be happening in the next couple days.
The thing is, is the person in question that lives there, is on disability. My family members were wanting me to be their guarantor. After meeting her in person, I immediately thought… This person is on meth. I would know, because back in my 20s I was a hard-core drug addict. I’m 58 now, and that’s the furthest from my mind. I don’t drink, smoke, or use drugs. None of it. I’m walking in the Lord freely now.
Anyway… They sent me these pictures of the property, and out of the blue I just decided to really look at them today. I just have a bad feeling about it, and I’m glad that I will not be agreeing to be her guarantor, because I really feel that would put me at risk being involved in anything that’s going on up there.
As much as I disapprove, I just want my two family members who love the Lord, to leave their intact. The rest of all of them can live life the way they want to. It’s their choice. I’m not the kind of person who just gonna call the police on somebody. Especially an extended family member. The situation will work itself out on its own. In time, your sins will find you out.
But thanks for the advice… I have no intentions of bringing a avalanche down on me and my family. They don’t live anywhere near me, and it’s their own business what they wanna do with their life. As long as my two family members are not at risk.
Could be hungry yo.
Help her out.
Make sure there is something in the cooler to eat. Not having a refrigerator makes life way harder.
Don't rush to judgment. Find out what's up. Family helps family.
Maybe your two visiting family members help put up a tank shed?
Help with digging the well?
For the safety of all!
If you are not willing to get the family member arrested, you are not willing to save their life. They are far more likely to get clean and sober in prison than outside it. Leaving them alone is a death sentence. I worked in a prison delivering detox and rehab.
Despite them being Christian and very caring, people are still susceptible to their own battles. If you really care about them, I would address it
Thank you. I’m just realizing this like 10 minutes ago, so I’m gonna have to pray about it.
If you are unwilling to trust that going to prison is in fact what will save them, you're deep in the enabling. I recommend going to a support group for family members of addicts where they confront the destructive enabling behaviors that hide in the guise of support, e.g. giving addicts money, failing to inform police of lawbreaking, refusing to report a drug house, etc.
Forward this photo and your brief list of concerns to the local and state police. Make sure to note that you CC'd each law enforcement agency. Also you can report organized drug suspicious activity to the Attorney General in your state using their online form. If you care about the family member, getting them all arrested will save their lives.
Amen to this.