Originally Posted by
Jeni26 
I've struggled with alcoholism most of my adult life. My daughter has seen me at (almost) my worst. I've talked openly about my alcoholism and now at 20 years old, she has a really healthy relationship with it. She barely drinks at all.
I hope that the experience of living with me has opened her eyes a little. There's nothing more I can do or say to put things right.
Keep doing what you are doing BBE. Sounds good to me x
Completely agree with this. I've always been honest with my 22 year old daughter about my problems with alcohol and she barely drinks too. The secrets and lies leave our kids even more susceptible to carrying on the traditions. They know something's wrong already, we can't hide it. But if they don't know what we're battling, how will they know what to keep an eye out for themselves? Also the lying just makes them unable to trust their feelings which leaves them vulnerable to all sorts of awful situations.
You're doing the right thing by talking to her about it
