My dad started drinking again after 12 years
It's a long story but to cut it short he has been strictly alcohol free for around 12 years since he split up with his partner and got together with a new one. They have been together 12 years and got married 2 years ago. Me and my 2 siblings felt that he was unsure about the marriage from a couple things he said at the time. Anyway I digress...
When he used to drink it would be from the time he got home from work until he passed out around midnight, predominantly whisky, he would never remember much, he didn't drink during the day and functioned running his own business etc. but he was completely absent as a father (not abusive) as he was either at work or at home drunk.
I live on the other side of the world now, one of my brothers bumped into him at the supermarket yesterday and he was buying a large bottle of whisky amongst other stuff. His wife is away for 10 days staying with one of her adult kids. My dad made like it was no big deal, he has been having the odd half glass of wine since November apparently and now just fancied a whisky.. I would like to believe that is the case but can it really be? My gut says it's not possible.
We are in our 40s, my dad is 74.
I feel like I'm in a bad dream, I don't know what I'm asking here, just reaching out for advice, opinions, help, support.
Thanks for reading