I love the smell of a clean body and clean hair!
I don't know why I put off showers as often as I do.

I did not accomplish much today; yet, it was more than I often accomplish.

I was trying to do some accounting and could not, for the life of me, do the math. Lol! I am a cognitive mess that way...right now, anyway.

It has to be very difficult, Bird Dancer, to watch your dad, as well as to take abuse from him. It is very strange to me, how addicts "buddy-up" with one another, yet rarely stand by each other if/when there is a crisis.

I'd hoped he would see the value in treating his family in a healthy way. I am sorry he does not seem to do so.

I have mentioned my dad and his alcoholism. I also had a brother.. my favorite brother...who was a severe alcoholic, too. What a nightmare. I had gone to AA with him for 6 months. He was such a terror, at times, I'd had to call the police and have him arrested. It was the safest thing to do, too often. It was all so very SAD and, often, infuriating. He and I had always remained on good terms. He has passed away due to liver damage and peritonitis. I was his healthcare "proxy" and I had to sign the papers giving the hospital permission to take him off of life support. He passed at 42 y.o. he'd left two young children. Very sad. He was, otherwise, such a loving, sensitive, wonderful guy. Once he had a drink... watch out! It was poisonous/toxic to him It was also toxic to anyone around him..

I hope your dad will get more help. Yet, I know it's very tough for many alcoholics to do so. If they get help, many go back to drinking. Very sad, indeed. Let's hope for the best and see what transpires.

It is very important that you do protect yourself to whatever degree you feel is best. It can be tough to do so; yet, it is super important, as often, alcoholics/addicts, in my experience, tend to deplete the energy of those around them.

What's for dinner?

Thinking of you and yours.