Kboys, I know that feeling. In fact, I think many here do. We want to hope for the best.. that maybe this time will be different.. we want to believe that our own personal stories are different (despite all the striking similarities).. that we can help them if only we love them enough.
We don't want to give up on the dream of what it could be, if only they would stop drinking. So, we give them another chance... and another... and another - because we love them - and because it's not bad enough yet.