so your parent is the A...well, congrats to you for finding that out...have you thought of AL ANON? no time like the present to go...couldn't hurt, plus it helps too to make that big step of DETACHMENT...
the 3 C's
you did not cause this
you can not control this
and you can not cure this...
abuse is bad....but healing is better
WELCOME to this little group here ...pfft! like how many people are on here now?..lol
I love this place and you will too....find your recovery and your path...its all worth it!