Tips for Taking Care of My Mom While I'm Away.
My mom has been a “secret” drinker for years. However, her drinking has become a bigger problem, she drinks at least 4 out of 7 days a week (sometimes, she will try to get it to 6/7 or 7/7 if I'm out of the house)
She gets alcohol through the cleaning lady or home delivery services. She’s usually sober on the days when they aren’t around. But if for any reason I leave the house for a couple of hours, she takes the opportunity to ask delivery for alcohol or goes out to buy it herself. By the time I get home, she’s already completely drunk; she always finishes a whole bottle in a single day, even 1-liter bottles of ethanol.
Now, I’ve been saving up for a three-week vacation for a couple of years. But I’m really afraid of what might happen, it has happened at least four times that my mom has vomited while sleeping, and I’ve had to rush over to prevent her from choking on her own vomit.
I wouldn’t want something like that to happen to her while she’s alone. I’m also afraid that, while drunk, she might leave the stove on or fall. Accidents don’t happen often, but the thought that something might happen terrifies me—I’m even starting to think it might be better not to take my vacation at all.
We don’t have any family nearby; the closest relative is my dad, and he has never cared about her.
Would it be a good idea to take away her credit card and house keys to keep her from going out or buying anything? Should I install cameras?
The last time I was away for just one week; she stayed with my aunt who lives in another state, but they got into a fight and my aunt kicked her out of the house, so asking her for help is no longer an option.
Thank you all in advance for your advices or ideas.