I Am a Daughter of a Mentally Ill Mom

I can’t personally relate but my cousin had a drunk father. He was a hardcore drunk and would beat his wife in front of him and so he’s been through a lot. It especially upsets my cousin when his father (my uncle) attempts to get sober only to go right back to it weeks later or even months later.

My uncle fought in Dessert Storm for the US Army and he’s seen horrible things so I understand why he drinks but it doesn’t make it right. Funny thing is my dad is abusive too but he’s sober when he does it. In my case I’m the one drinking to numb myself of the abuse. There’s a stereotype out there that paints all alcoholics as the trailer park man in a tank top with a ketchup stain on it who beats his wife. Not all alcoholics are the same in terms of why they drink. Your mother must be dealing with something else deep inside.