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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a very typical pattern, OP, particularly the part about your mother putting booze in his easter basket because "she had already bought it." (sad and ridiculous). Alcoholism is part of a family system. The family functions with it and because of it, although it functions badly and it dysfunctions. Take away the drinking and the systems would disorganize itself. So your mother is fighting that, although she would deny it. I also recommend Alanon. My husband has over 20 years of sobriety. I don't drink either and there is no alcohol in our home. Ever.[/quote] +1. The drinking is there for a reason-- it may be helping your parents to cope with something. Take away the drinking, and family relationships will change. Difficult things may have to be confronted. It's understandable that your mother would struggle with this change.[/quote]
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