Hello everyone, just thought I would share my two cents on this topic.
First off I want to say good job to everyone for realizing that they have a problem with alcohol and doing something to change their life. I'm sure most of you hit a sort of "rock bottom" which made you realize that the change has to come.
My father passed away about three years ago and it had affected me and my mom greatly. Currently, it's just me and her living together. Ever since my fathers passing, my mom has been drinking heavily for these past 3 years. I can understand her pain from losing the love of her life, but I have also come to terms that she may be an alcoholic. I am constantly battling her in arguments and her unpredictable attitude. I try to help her cope with the pain by being someone she can talk to, but it seems to be no use.
I am not an alcoholic myself, but I live with one. It's hard to deal with the constant drinking and the responsibility always falls on my hands, because my mom is too drunk to do anything. Just wanted to share what I go through living with an alcoholic. It's not only hard on the alcoholic themselves, but it's also hard on the people that live with that alcoholic. Maybe this might help some of you realize that you are not only damaging yourself (your body) but that you may be harming the relationships around you, even if they are the people that care for you.