Hi.
Interesting paper topic. You might try reading the "stickies" at the top of the forum. They include lots of information about living with and without an active A in your life or home, warning signs and ways to get help for yourself.
This forum is for people who are dealing with current or past relationships with active A's or sober A's. Some here are recovered alcoholics that offer lots a great advice from their perspective on both sides of the fence.
Keep reading and posting and you'll see many common trends.
Do you live with an alcoholic now? Please don't feel obligated to share. You mentioned that you had it in your family.