Drunkyjules - I will admit, it's scary. Because really, you have no idea how their reaction will be. But I think we get to a point as adults where we just say, you know what? This is who I am and these are the crappy decisions I've made. Chances are, they will still love you and want to help in any way possible. I haven't felt this good in years.
Is your parent a current alcoholic or recovering? Or neither?