My father was a alcoholic
He drank himself to death when I was 19 he was 52. I am now 65 and still marvel at how his addiction affects my life still
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I used the word " Marvel" because I was helpless I wondered how someone could be so self destructive and care so very little for the people around him how loved him and respected him and to this very day I marvel so many things that have driven me in my lifetime that are directly a result of how helpless I felt at that time some good and some not so good. But , hey! this post isnt suppose to be a pity party just ruminating about the past.
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@Coimirceoir Thank you. 🤗
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Alcoholism is a very destructive disorder. I’m sorry you lost him so soon, but I dare say it was for the best.
My dad passed away at 66 and I don’t even know how his liver made it that long. You miss the somehow. You always still need them yet you know they chose to self destruct. It’s twisted.
My dad passed away at 66 and I don’t even know how his liver made it that long. You miss the somehow. You always still need them yet you know they chose to self destruct. It’s twisted.
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DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
Marvel seems an unusual word to describe this sad turn of events. Alcohol is an evil drug for those who get taken by it. Certainly does not surprise me you are still affected by this addiction.
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Sorry 😔
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@swirlie You make one point that I agree with and one I disagree with . Yes, it was my fathers choice to be a drunk not mine. But, I disagree that I made to the choice to be collateral damage, I was a pre teen when his drinking got out of control not emotionally mature enough nor did I have the tools to segregate myself from this destructive behavior. When I became old enough to see this wasn't the path I wanted in my life I was " called on the carpet" by many friends and family for walking trying to walk away for my own piece of mind
I will say this , I am a better person for what I went thru I will help people when I can, I I have developed compassion and listening ability, and Laying blame isn't as important to me as it once was, something I grew out of in my early 30s
With this said I wish you a wonderful life and I am done.
I will say this , I am a better person for what I went thru I will help people when I can, I I have developed compassion and listening ability, and Laying blame isn't as important to me as it once was, something I grew out of in my early 30s
With this said I wish you a wonderful life and I am done.
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