Men can be good fathers regardless of the relationship with the mother.
You can protect you and your son from the devastation of alcoholism and the madness of mental illness and still allow a relationship between father/son if and when he is a healthy, safe, positive influence.
As a mother that has made some mistakes that I regret - I urge you to think very carefully about what kind of home you want your little baby living and growing up in. If you want a home of peace, happiness, joy, freedom, laughter, honest communication, and friends - do not live with a bi-polar alcoholic because if you do, he won't get it.
