My father was an alcoholic and it has left me with some deep challenges. I was able to get close to my father and get to know the part of him aside of this disease. My older brother on the other hand still carries a great deal of anger. His relationship was very different so I understand his pain and I have listened to him talk about it quite a few times now since my father passed away. Neither my brother nor I developed a problem with alcohol, my older sister used to drink a lot, don't know if she still drinks. My sister turned into a very angry mean person and I can't be around her without getting severely triggered. I have had to have a lot of therapy to help me with that challenge.