Wow. A lot of new members on here today (including me). You all must have seen the site's mention on that news article too. Welcome!
ElizabethFord,
I think you mis-understood "tough love". I don't want to tell him that I wish he would never be in my life again. I just want to tell him that if he doesn't seek treatment (for the alcohol and the other thing), the family might consider leaving him out of our father's substantial Will.
People care if you live or die, Elizabeth. People do care!