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Guy reveals why the ‘old man praying’ painting you see may not be what it seems

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Finding Total Recovery in the Words of Christ, "It is Finished!"May 25

Transcending Addiction: A Progressive Approach

The Tetelestai Recovery Series is a collection of faith-based recovery books written by Marc and Lori Ridenour, based on their own experience with alcoholism and drug addiction. Rooted in the biblical declaration "It is finished" (John 19:30), the series offers a faith-based approach to finding lasting freedom from addiction and the emotional wreckage that accompanies it. Available in Paperback, Kindle, and Audiobook formats. Volume 1: Tetelestai Recovery: It is FinishedIntroduces the […]

https://lastwordrecovery.com/2026/05/25/overcoming-addiction-a-progressive-approach/

KillBait News May 25

Family Struggles Over Whether Alcoholic Son Should Attend Grandfather’s Funeral

📰 Original title: Asking Eric: Mother doesn’t want son at funeral because of his drinking

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Users: It's not clickbait ✅

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#society #alcoholism #family #grief

Family Struggles Over Whether Alcoholic Son Should Attend Grandfather’s Funeral

This advice column by R. Eric Thomas discusses a difficult family conflict that emerged after the death of a man who had suffered from dementia for many years. The deceased man’s daughter is struggling with whether her 45-year-old son should attend the funeral because of his ongoing alcoholism and mental health problems. Although the son had maintained sobriety for nearly two years, he recently relapsed after learning that his grandfather was nearing death. According to the mother, he becomes highly emotional and unstable when intoxicated, often crying uncontrollably and losing the ability to manage his behavior. The situation is especially painful because the son had a close relationship with his grandfather. However, the family fears that his drinking could disrupt the funeral service and add stress during an already emotional time. The mother feels torn between protecting the solemnity of the event and supporting her son during a period of grief and relapse. The article highlights broader issues surrounding addiction, mental illness, grief, and family responsibility. It explores how families often face impossible decisions when a loved one’s substance abuse affects important life events. The advice column format focuses on balancing compassion with boundaries, acknowledging the son’s suffering while also recognizing the family’s concerns about unpredictable behavior during the funeral. Ultimately, the piece presents a sensitive discussion about how grief can trigger relapse and how families attempt to navigate emotionally charged situations involving addiction and mental health challenges.

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KillBait May 25

Family Struggles Over Whether Alcoholic Son Should Attend Grandfather’s Funeral

📰 Original title: Asking Eric: Mother doesn’t want son at funeral because of his drinking

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Users: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/family-struggles-over-whether-alcoholic-son-should-attend-grandfather-s-funeral.html?utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_social

#society #alcoholism #family #grief

Family Struggles Over Whether Alcoholic Son Should Attend Grandfather’s Funeral

This advice column by R. Eric Thomas discusses a difficult family conflict that emerged after the death of a man who had suffered from dementia for many years. The deceased man’s daughter is struggling with whether her 45-year-old son should attend the funeral because of his ongoing alcoholism and mental health problems. Although the son had maintained sobriety for nearly two years, he recently relapsed after learning that his grandfather was nearing death. According to the mother, he becomes highly emotional and unstable when intoxicated, often crying uncontrollably and losing the ability to manage his behavior. The situation is especially painful because the son had a close relationship with his grandfather. However, the family fears that his drinking could disrupt the funeral service and add stress during an already emotional time. The mother feels torn between protecting the solemnity of the event and supporting her son during a period of grief and relapse. The article highlights broader issues surrounding addiction, mental illness, grief, and family responsibility. It explores how families often face impossible decisions when a loved one’s substance abuse affects important life events. The advice column format focuses on balancing compassion with boundaries, acknowledging the son’s suffering while also recognizing the family’s concerns about unpredictable behavior during the funeral. Ultimately, the piece presents a sensitive discussion about how grief can trigger relapse and how families attempt to navigate emotionally charged situations involving addiction and mental health challenges.

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Adrian Morales May 21

My doctor told me that I have a perfect liver. I'm the first male in my family not to consume alcohol.

My beloved uncle, may he rest in peace, died in his 40s because of alcoholism. I've broken a generational curse. ❤️

#Alcoholism #Health #MentalHealth #MensHealth

illia May 20

#alcoholism #snacks 2nd round

Tyler K. Nothing May 18

FBI wants license plate readers everywhere… to track us: So nice. The Unholy Communion of #politics, #nationalism, and #crapitalism want to significantly ramp up surveillance on Americans. This should end well. #FBI #KashPatel #alcoholism #fascism https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/05/18/1952255/fbi-wants-to-buy-nationwide-access-to-license-plate-readers

FBI Wants to Buy Nationwide Access to License Plate Readers - Slashdot

The FBI is seeking up to $36 million for nationwide access to automated license plate reader (ALPRs) data, which could let it query vehicle movements across the U.S. and its territories through a commercial database. 404 Media reports: "The FBI has a crucial need for accessible LPRs to provide a di...

Tyler K. Nothing May 18

FBI wants license plate readers everywhere… to track us: So nice. The Unholy Communion of #politics, #nationalism, and #crapitalism want to significantly ramp up surveillance on Americans. This should end well. #FBI #KashPatel #alcoholism #fascism

FBI Wants to Buy Nationwide Access to License Plate Readers - Slashdot

The FBI is seeking up to $36 million for nationwide access to automated license plate reader (ALPRs) data, which could let it query vehicle movements across the U.S. and its territories through a commercial database. 404 Media reports: "The FBI has a crucial need for accessible LPRs to provide a di...