Well, today is the day of Monica's confrontation with her doctor.

I think this is the one instance where living at my in-laws house will be a blessing. Though Monica will be combative with me, she still has a healthy sense of parental respect for her mother. I don't exactly know what the agenda for the appointment is... a complete cut-off from all narcotic meds? Enrollment into rehab? A contract regarding pill consumption? A change of medicine? I have no idea. I just wanna stop this before it gets uglier.

I talked to my "pro bono head-shrinker: Dr. Feelgood" yesterday, he was surprised and pleased that Monica was finally being confronted by her doctor. He warned me that Monica will get mad, and possibly even storm out of the meeting. The doc also asked me if Monica was the suicidal type.
I don't think I know how to answer that question. I imagine that everything will resolve itself easier than I am anticipating. The doc says my job in the whole scheme of things is to avoid helping Monica get pain pills illicitly, and to avoid becoming unemployed because of everything.

I guess it's pretty unrealistic for me to expect there to be a dramatic change here and now. Afterall, old habits die hard. Change, in this case might have to be coaxed- kicking and screaming.

"mmm-hmmmm please continue...."