Alcoholism is not a joke

[racheladams]

Man.. Most of you probably have already heard me complain about this, but for those of you that haven't, my stepdad is a ridiculously bad alcoholic. I knew it was going to be hard to move back here and deal with his crap for a year, but I decided it was worth it. I have been able to ignore most of his antics, but sometimes it just really pisses me

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update

[racheladams]

update!! I just heard him! He must be alive. Although what he was saying consisted of something to the effect of, "Fu(%, mother-fu(%!n&, fu(%" etc, in his famous mumble drunk talk. As if he is talking smack to someone, but he is alone in the bedroom with the lights out mumbling drunkly to himself. This man.. This man I HATE.. With every fiber of my being.. Drunk Tracy I hate with a passion.

[txjunglebunny]

Does anyone have any experience with this that they could add something?

... more than you know! Except now he's 77 and can't stay at home by himself. I often think sometimes it was the reason I decided to come all the way to texas. I love my father- my brother hasn't talked to him since I was in like 3rd grade- actually he hasn't talked to any of our family. It's not easy. Especially when he's so stubborn and his temper isn't even worth bringing it up. It wouldn't do any good at this point. But I know that by moving to texas for college, I was able to hold on to all positive aspects and views I had of him without having to face the bad days. I can think of him as the person I want him to be- and who I want to remember. I know he won't be around for much longer. I want to remember the good. It's not pretty most nights- after about 8:30pm. Lots of tears and anger and frustration but all in all- I'm just going to accept it for what it is and ignore the uncomfortable... it's the easiest thing in my situation.