Originally Posted by
Forever4you 
As has already been pointed out, unless someone lives in the DAY to DAY life with an active alcoholic they have absolutely no idea what those of us who live with an active A go through. That includes Mom's, Dad's, Siblings, Friends, Co-Workers. I mean they truly HAVE NO IDEA! Others may know the person is an alcoholic. They may pity them. They may worry for them. But until someone has endured what so many of us do in daily life with an A they simply cannot understand. Ignore the ignorance for what it is......ignorance on the part of someone who simply has no clue.
Deb,
Yes, he left you holding the bag.
I've known 2 people in the last 10 years who have committed suicide. One was a lady in my Alanon group.
The group got together and collected for a memorial bench for her, I couldn't see my way clear to participate.
IMHO, suicide is the ultimate F- you to the family and friends left behind. It is cowardly and the most selfish of acts.
You and your daughter have been added to my morning prayer list. So sorry for your pain.
Thanks and God bless us all,
Coyote