[icarus-trust]

I am so sorry to hear of your story and very sad that your dad has died. You must be a very strong person and were clearly an amazing support for your dad. If you feel you need to talk about your feelings The Icarus Trust has trained volunteers that you could be put in touch with. We are a charity that offers support for people who are affected by another’s addiction.
You can contact us on help@icarustrust.org or visit the website http://www.icarustrust.org

[damaged]

I’m so sorry for your loss but unfortunately know exactly how your feeling. I lost my mum in 2012 to alcohol, the hardest thing for me to understand is how she couldn’t stop drinking for us even her 5 grand kids. Trouble is when she was sober she didn’t think she had a problem. I’d like to think one day I’ll understand but the reality is I never will.

[daughter-of-alcoholic]

Thank you Icarus Trust, I think I have always been the strong one in the family but I do have my bad days; thank you for letting me know that you’re there if I need to contact you.
Damaged it’s really hard isn’t it? if they died of a normal death or illness you wouldn’t have a problem, you’d be upset but would be at peace, whereas now you probably have tonnes of questions you wish you could ask them and maybe anger towards them? I know I have anyway. What’s worse for me is that unfortunately when my Dad was sober he knew he had a problem, he even tried to get help but they said he had to be sober to get treatment and he just couldn’t stay sober for more than a day. I don’t think I will ever understand how he could leave his life behind: his daughters, his family and his granddaughter 🙁

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