Long Day's Journey Into Night

d. The influence of bad friends

Although I do not agree with the phrase "bad" friends..... Mary largely blames Edmund for her addiction. She emphatically blames anyone but herself.

Anyway, I don't know what you're referring to. But I do know you should be the last one – Right after I returned from the sanatorium, you began to be ill. The doctor there had warned me I must have peace at home with nothing to upset me, and all I've done is worry about you.
Then distractedly.
But that's no excuse! I'm only trying to explain. It's not an excuse!

But some day, dear, I will find [my soul] again – some day when you're all well, and I see you healthy and happy and successful, and I don't have to feel guilty any more – some day when the blessed Virgin Mary forgives me and gives me back the faith in Her love and pity I used to have in my convent days, and I can pray to Her again –