Youngest of 7, I actually wonder how I survived. But I did. Long line of alcoholics and lots of dysfunction. I imagine that is why i had so many friends but never really fit in but with a small small group. At under 3 months sober I had to totally reinvent myself, Personally, financially and spiritually. With little or no understanding from any of them I did it and now have firm boundaries and less "family" in my life. It was that or just pick up the bottle and finally do myself in. Do you!