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Hi Cassie, I am very sorry you are going through this. My uncle like your father continued to drink even though he had been to the dr. and knew his liver was failing. He got sober 2 years before he almost died. At that point he was lucky enough to be saved with a liver transplant. My father also died when I was 16 of congestive heart failure as a result of alcoholism. I wish I had some answers for you but quiting is only something he can do. I know it is hard to watch someone you love suffer with this. The only thing you can do is let him know you love him and will be supportive. I know it is hard but try to focus on the good things in your life and don't use alcohol to mask this pain. Keep coming back here, read and share your experiences. I pray, it does help deal with troubles that are out of your control. Take Care, Kerry