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My dad is an alcoholic. I am 24 and it is still getting to me even though i am moved out he still cant get away from it and im sick of being scared and im so sick of him coming up here to me drunk can you help me annieIf you muster the courage, try setting some boundaries with your dad. For example, "Dad, I'd like to see you, but if you're going to come drunk, I don't want to see you." Then stick by it. My dad is also an alcoholic who likes to drive drunk, regardless of losing his license twice and getting into several car accidents over the years. He still drinks, but he knows better than to come visit me drunk. Unfortunately he still can't stay sober over the holidays :( It's a stupid thing to have to deal with - they should be more responsible than you. It's selfish stupid behavior, and the responsibility somehow falls to you - the child. Don't think for a minute that his drinking is your fault. If you think you could stick to that boundary, good luck! It will be one less thing keeping you up at night.My father died when I was 16 due to this disease, so I do not have to cope with him anymore. I have forgiven him as I know that with his mental problems he could not recover in this lifetime. When you forgive someone, it really helps you more than them and of course he is gone, so what would he care now?Get a restraining order quickly.
After reading your article it really hit me. My father is a alcoholic. I am 20 years old and am home for the summer living with him and my mother. Its so bad that when I get home from work everyday I hide in my room,. He sits at the table drunk until around 11. I am so uncomfterble at home. I will not come out of my room and eat dinner untill after he goes to bed. I am terrified and embarassed of him and what he has done to the family. Do you have any words of advice? Its to the point where we dont even talk.
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