Oh, I am so glad you came back to update us.
I am actually thrilled your stepdaughter got out of the house.
There is no excuse for the bio mom to say such horrible things to her children, but you could tell them the reason she says such outlandish things is because her brain is damaged. (age appropriate of course).
I wish she did not have to watch her mom in the end phase, it is so awful.
My father died from cirrhosis, and I was grown up (over 30).
These hugs are for you, your husband, stepdaughter and her brother:
:ghug3 :ghug3 :ghug3 :ghug3
and this one is for the alcoholic in your life who still suffers:
:ghug3 (i am in recovery too.)
Beth