Question by Harry D: I sent an “intervention” letter to a drug and alcohol-addicted family member and not I want to take it back!?
In a fit of passion and anger, I wrote an “intervention” letter to a close family member telling them I am sick of their alcohol and drug use, and that it is the cause of all their problems. I also insinuated that they might be mentally ill, not in a mean way, in a serious way (I truly believe this). This family member has been in and out of prison and had problems all his life. The issue: the night after I mailed the letter, I talked to the family member, and we cleared the air and everything, and he is going to seek treatment, attend church etc. Now I am dreading the moment he gets the letter, because some of it comes off as mean. I have been dealing with his addiction for a long time, and I finally just had to open the floodgates, but now i’m concerned he will feel isolated, guilt-ridden, or depressed due to the letter. What can I do? Should I ask him not to open it? Or is it good for him to have in writing my condition for our relationship (I told him I would no longer accept him drinking around me, etc). I just don’t want to kick him when he’s down! He’s been suicidal in the recent past! Help!!!!

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Answer by None of Alliance
Generally it takes a slight kick into reality to get a person under the influence to get well. if you are truly as close as you say you are then it will actually help him to finally realize how you view his problem as.

Answer by Good_Intentions31
the first answer is right.i had to lose everything before i got help.maybe warn him and let him know why you wrote what you did before he gets it.but a good eye opener is family speaking up.i’ve just in the last couple years got the respect from them back.especially my mom

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