Sorry I’m only just replying, I didn’t get a notification to say that you had messaged back. It wasn’t brief at all however I’m sure you have a million and one things on your mind that you could say.
My Dad used to stop for about a week or two an then think he was fine, he even managed to stop for 6 months and he still wasn’t fine… It just shows how damaging alcohol really is. One doctor told me that in reality if my Dad was a heroin addict he would have been much better off as he would have been able to get better help and it would have done different things to his body (not exactly 100% on how true that is). If he does have anxiety and depression maybe speak to him about trying to get that sorted too; he just needs to be as truthful as he can be when speaking to the counsillors and I really hope he does because then he will get the help and support he needs.
I really wish I could give you something more and be able to tell you where a magic cure is but unfortunately I can’t. I understand you’d love to step away, I always wanted to step away but looking back now I’m glad I never because I think that would have haunted me for the rest of my life and I don’t want you to feel like that if the worst did happen.
I hope your Dad made in on holiday in time and hope he uses the break to chill and sort himself out for you and your family. I really hope things get better for you soon 🙂 xx