>> What is my concept of a Higher Power at this time?
My Hp is a spiritual guiding presence of the universe that speaks through the collective wisdom of others, mostly my alanon group, and coincidence. The latter part has an element of magic to it, but I am ok with that. My HP cares for me. My HP has a plan for me, and life would go better if I just aligned my self with that will. My HP is always trying to talk to me in some way, but I am often to much in my head to hear. My obsession...

>> Do I accept that I cannot control another person’s drinking? Another person’s behavior?
I can’t control anyone’s drinking. That was pretty obvious. If they want to drink go ahead. I knew well that I could not stop my parents’ drinking. I never did the ‘pour it down the drain’ thing. I just really wished that the drunkeness was less humiliating to watch. I definately couldn't control my dad's bitter anger at his family, how much he preferred his drunken pals, or my mother's withdrawal...