Question by volleyball12: How do I deal with alcoholic parent?
My mom started drinking when I was 6 years old. There are times in my life where she has been there for me and when she is she is the best mother a girl could ask for. She is rarely ever there though. I am 16 years old and I have so many horrifying memories caused by her addiction. I remember when I was in middle school she ran into a bus when drunk and EVERYONE was talking about it, I was 11 years old and I had never felt so mortified. She has been to jail for 7 months and could be going back again. I can’t remember how many countless times I have bad to keep her from falling or wondered if I would come home from school to find her drunk or even dead. She has caused my life so much pain. She’s gone to the extreme if jumping off of our 3 story balcony to get alcohol. I don’t know what to do anymore, my life is good I have a loving dad and sister, and a family that is more then willing to help but all I have ever wanted is a mom. I don’t know how to cope anymore, I just need some advice. I have been to counseling too. Nothing seems to help.

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Answer by rainbow butterfly
My mother has addiction problems of another kind, that are overwhelming at times.

I remind myself to remain strong, in spite of all the heartache.

I owe this to me.

And, I do not want to cause my father additional suffering of any sort.

Your mother will lead her own life, as she sees fit.

Free will is a concept, for better or worse.

Thank your lucky stars for your daddy and sister – two out of three ain’t bad.

Perhaps your mother will find her way, when she is sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Xo.

Answer by dereld87114
Just remember this is not your problem it is your mothers you dont have the power to change her ways.

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