[bt1978]

Hey Ruby

First of all none of this is your fault, so go easy on yourself. The fact is that your dad is an alcoholic and that is not your doing. It’s also Incredibly unfair that he has made this your problem too.

What you describe in his behaviour is actually very common in alcoholics. Manipulation, hiding things, deception, theft – anything to carry on what they are doing and take zero responsibility for their actions. Also somewhere along the line the role of parent and child has been confused somewhat, it sounds like you have become the latter which is also wrong on a number of levels.

All this said and done, despite his antics he is still your dad and you care about him.

Do you think he is receptive to a chat or any form of help at all?

I also advise you get some support – posting here, counselling, or Al anon as you ha e alot goinf on there and don’t have to face this alone.

Post back when you can and stay strong

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