Good to hear from you, Sadness. Glad you are getting to communicate with your dad. It sounds like he is making positive progress, taking the substance abuse and parenting classes. I'll be praying this will be his time to change. Remember, though, no matter what happens with your dad, you are one special young lady, so treat your self special always.
Sean, good news about the job. You have such a positive attitude, good things are in your future.