Originally Posted by
Osakis 
Wow. Kinda discouraging. Honestly, I have no real expectation that my brother will stay sober forever. I'm just hoping to keep him alive at least as long as my mother lives, as it would be so devastating to her if he dies.
I'm kind of in same boat with my Sis, I know if she died from her drinking, it would tear apart my Mom, even though she is heavily involved with Al-Anon.