I am low contact with my addict mother. I talk to her every few weeks and occasionally she'll send me a text. I am no contact with my alcoholic father. I plan on never being in contact with him again. I can take my mom in small doses. She is a mess, so I can't be around her in person. She can be really cruel, but she's not always that way. My dad is just downright mean. He's in his 60's, and I'm sure he'll never stop drinking.