Quote From: joyfuljoHi everyone, I am Joanne, the sister of Tom and John. I just wanted to say thanks to those who offered the support and well wishes, and I also want to clarify something about Tom's quesion of "how long" will the treatment at La Hacienda be.
Tom was concerned about how long the treatment would be because he was concerned it wouldn't be ENOUGH TIME. That conversation was taped but not put on the air. Tom was a nervous wreck after the show because he was afraid it wouldn't be good enough treatment. La Hacienda was a fantastic place for Tom to go, and Dr.Phil was amazing enough to send not only Tom for the month, but also his daughter, myself, John and our father there during "Family Week" where we got to learn about alcoholism / addiction and meet the staff, he paid for our stay and our flight there and back. Absolutely a giving man DrPhil is. I am eternally grateful. Although 30 days didn't feel like enough time for Tom, and he was scared to leave, he did stay sober for a while and went thru some amazing issues and then slipped again. He is always starting over and will have a lifetime of struggle I believe.
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God bless.
Joanne
Hi Joanne-thank you for your update on Tom. Unfortunatley, I think most viewers wont be surprised that Tom had a relapse. I hope that you and your family are attending Al-Anon meetings regularly, because you need this for you. I have been there and this 12 step program gave me back MY life and sanity, when I was married to an alcholic. You & John need to take care of yourselves and detach from Tom's disease.
You will be in my prayers.
