Parents that are alcoholics

[I'm not ok]

OK so basically both my mum and dad are alcoholics and i was just wondering if anyone could tell me what i should do to make them realise because it's really upsetting for me and my elder sister is still in denil about it all. So any suggestions.......................?

[theGrue]

Go to whatever family you can to help you get them in a 12-step program.

[mogley]

what does a 12-step program entail? my mom and dad have been going thru a rough time lately and its become apparent to me and my sister that she drinks. And now my dad and her have seperated just the other day and im worried

[boysdontcry17]

therapy?

[Juliana101]

More alcohol.

[Carlo Marx]

My mom's a recovering alcoholic. You really need to get your other family (aunts, uncles, grandparents) to talk to them about it. Luckily for me it was just my mom, so my dad was able to get her to check into rehab and AA meetings. Just get help from wherever you can, find someone that they regard as an equal to talk to them about it.

[Carlo Marx]

By the way, props for the slow gherkin avatar. Not many people know of their greatness.

[aaronstanton]

just ignore it.
mine were and i turned out fine.

[I'm not ok]

The thing is i don't have any family in this country! and what is a 12 step plan?

[8:17am]

My father was an alcoholic for most of his life. He got violent when he drank and he hit my mom. She left him before I was born, and I didn't meet him until I was 8, when it was too late. He died of liver disease 3 months after I met him. It wasn't until he was in the hospital and couldn't get to alcohol that he finally dried up.

My oldest brother is also an alcoholic, but he's in recovery. He had a very rough life, and spent a lot of time in jail and rehab/half-way houses. He's been clean for a while now, and I'm very happy about it.

Alcoholism is a serious disease, and it takes a lot of help and strength to get through it. Always be there for your parents, and talk to them about it, but make sure they're both sober when you do it. You need to let them know that their actions are hurting you.

As far as 12-step programs, Alcoholics Anonymous will be a good starting point for your parents. Check into at http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

And for you, if you need help, try Al-Anon or Alateen. http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/

[aolsux]

OK so basically both my mum and dad are alcoholics and i was just wondering if anyone could tell me what i should do to make them realise because it's really upsetting for me and my elder sister is still in denil about it all. So any suggestions.......................?
your mom and dad drink because you listen to my chemical romance

[xvszero]

I'd say get out on your own as soon as possible, but NOT by like... moving in with some older guy or something stupid. Go away to college or something.

[she cant swim!]

intervention

worked in hang time

but srsly hope it works out etc

[Exsanguination]

Al-Anon, or alateen. Your parents should be able to see you the effect this is having on you, and if they don't then you need to make it known.

[absentmindedx]

There's only so much you can do, but it doesn't hurt to try. I would reccomend programs such as AA so they can figure out their problem on their own. Do not put so much stress on yourself because it will only hurt you in the end. I've tried convincing my father about his problem, but he didn't listen, he passed away about two years ago. I think that it is all based on how willing your parents are to change and if not then just focus on your life.

[Yankees' #1 Fan]

ahaha your life SUCKS

[Bean]

My mom's an alcoholic. You'll get over it.

[Kodi_bnb]

Alcoholics Annonomous?

[Bean]

AA groups don't work.