ForeverDecember

I clicked into the "Adult Children of Addicted/Alcoholic Parents" thread by mistake (it happens a lot, I end up in the substance abuse forum all the time because I'm not paying attention!). Curiosity led me to read a few of the threads... Out of respect I did not reply to any, as I don't believe I have the right to, not being in the same situation.

Several of the posts brought tears to my eyes. The hurt and confusion that alcoholism brings to everyone touched by it is just astounding.

For me it was like seeing "the ghost of Christmas future": This is what will happen to you and your loved ones if your life includes alcohol. This is the pain you will cause.

So many people lost to this disease, and so young.

Much love and good thoughts to all our families and friends this Christmas. I'm looking forward to speaking to my brother tomorrow. It'll be the first time I've spoken to him while sober for a few years now.