Glad to learn that your parents took responsibility for their drinking and had discussions with you about it. A family farm can actually give the children a way to participate in challenging times where they learn powerful life lessons. By having the ability to keep things going while parents sorted through challenges gives a child a sense of empowerment and learning to be productive instead of being entitled. That has contributed to your ability to be resourceful and have good work ethic as an adult.

There is something to be said and valued when a family works together. It can make for a closer family connection that seems to have been lost in newer generations.