Hi. my name is Shana and Iam 19 years old and my dad is an alcoholic and I still live with him. I have been affected by his drinking for the past 10-11 years now. I go to Al-Anon now for a little over a year now. I understand that you fear that your kids will be drunks, too. But I have learned that what I have been through I do not even want to pick up a beer. I have seen my alcoholic drunk and mean many times and then I see my mom doing the best she can. Yes it affects the kids it has affect me greatly mostly emotional. But in the end I would not change my dad being an alcoholic because it lead me to Al-Anon where I meet people that care about me and love me and help me to a better person. I can not tell you to leave or to stay. It is up to you. What ever You think is best. If there is abuse then you need to protect your kids and yourself. I hope this helped you.
Keep coming back there are people here that understand.
Love,
Shana