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Originally Posted by Leed
Bless your heart -- you sound like a very intelligent & great kid. I applaud your efforts at school! Alot of teenagers don't take school as seriously as they should!
Your Mom MIGHT have a drinking problem. It doesn't matter how MUCH you drink, or WHAT you drink -- it's what it does to you. I'm a recovering alcoholic, so I pretty much know what I'm talking about. LOL If the alcohol changes her & makes her more angry, etc., yet she keeps drinking, she could have a problem. There's not much YOU can do about it. SHE has to want to quit -- and it doesn't sound like that's going to happen in the near future. 
My best advice is to just steer clear of her as much as you can. Do NOT try to argue or converse when she is drinking, because it won't do any good. (You've already found that out). If she still "lays into you" try to tune her out, without being disrespectful. And PLEASE don't take any of what she says personally. She's a very unhappy woman, who needs counseling desperately!
I have a feeling that she doesn't LIKE what she's doing, but can't stop it ( probably due to her drinking). I know this is miserable for you.
Why not talk to a counselor at school? They are very good at helping with this kind of problem. They'll be happy to talk to you! I wish you the very best -- please keep us posted on how things are going, ok? Hugs, Lee
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Thank you so much for the support. Reading these posts cheered me up. I tried the school counselor, and I don't feel that it's the right path to take. It could lead to legal things, and I want to stay out of that. I'm more concerned about my moms health. I had a discussion with my father, and he says he has been under stress from her as well... I wish I didn't have to tell him that I am leaving at 18, because he always wanted for them to be taking care of me through college, but it doesn't seem that great of an idea anymore. I thank you all for the kind words.
Sam
