Like SparkleKitty said & I had to accept - my family has been affected by the disease of alcoholism ~ some are affected by actually drinking the substance, some are affected by the behaviors of those that drink.
The same healthy compassion that my recovery encourages me to show to the suffering alcoholic is the same healthy compassion my recovery encourages me to show to those family members.
By healthy compassion, I don't mean enabling or tolerating unacceptable behaviors. I still need to set my boundaries to keep me & my children safe.
Just my experience, strength & hope ~
wishing you the best
PINK HUGS!