I want to tell him that he needs help, but I am afraid to do so. I can’t even hang out with him due to his problem. I know where to send him for help but have no idea on how to send him there.
Published: Oct. 25, 2024, 11:30 a.m.DEAR ANNIE: I have a friend I’ll call “Scott.” We have known each other for 15 years or so and have been retired for the last few years. He enjoyed working before he retired due to a plant closure.
-- Want My Friend Back When he’s sober, share your worries with him. Let him know you want to help him if he’s open to it and that ultimately, you just want to see him happy again. You can’t force Scott to stop drinking, but the reminder that he has you cheering in his corner might do more good than you know. Check out an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, too. You are sure to hear helpful suggestions from people who have been there.His stuff was stolen from a wrecked car, he said.
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