Sweet inny,

You are no where near like your father. You have the ability to "see" what your problem is. You have the ability to seek help if you are addicted to alcohol or pills. You are young and have a lot of life ahead of you. And, best of all, you have us here to help you along the way

I'll tell you a little secret.....shhhhhhhhhh....don't tell anyone

There was a time in my life, years ago, when I could have very easily become an alcoholic. I lived my nights in the bars, every night of the week. I thought I was having such a blast and that I was drowning all my problems away. Huh, yeah right....very soon I realized how low I had gone. Thank goodness I was able to lift myself out of the whole and figure out that my need for control was so much stronger than my need for alcohol.

Hon, it is possible to turn things around and not follow in your father's footsteps. I'm living proof it can be done!

Be easy on yourself dear one.....breathe.....take stock in your abilities to help yourself....because I know you have them!

Hugssss
J