Both of my parents were alcoholics, so I was the mom.

I do believe they did the best they could. They were both very sad which I believe is why they drank. Of course, they also suffered from the disease of addiction, which we now know is the the "gift that keeps on giving." There is addiction in every generation of my family. Sucks.

I do believe that never knowing what to expect at any given time did contribute to the anxiety I later suffered.

Good question, EJ!
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