Originally Posted by
Upsetnneedhelp 
It baffles me that many of you live with alcoholics and addicts yet think it's okay. Maybe it not as extreme (yet) but the disease is progressive and I am proud to know that my son is a serious addict. I hear the words "functional alcoholic" and it doesn't make sense. How can a person be functioning AND an alcoholic. Many of you dress up the problem and the sad truth is that it is much worse than you realize. At least I can admit and be at peace at where my son is.
If you follow the posts, the regular posters here do not consider "functional" alcoholics to be in an acceptable state - it is accepted that these people are addicts. Families of these people experience the hurt, pain, and suffering of alcoholism - those married to "functional" alcoholics wouldn't end up here if not. I'm not sure why you think anyone here sees alcoholism as "okay", but I haven't seen that sentiment here. I'm glad you gave me the opportunity to clear that up.
I'm glad you're at peace.