I agree on @canadian-coconuts comment. I can imagine that she must have been devastated by them taking you, and turned into alcohol to numb her feelings. The only reason I did not lost track after losing my 2 precious children, was because my boyfriend was there with me supporting me the whole time. If I'd been alone to deal with this, I probably would have lost my mind. I hope you hear from her, and I can only hope this will get her back on track in the future. I will follow your story, stay strong!