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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For the sake of her kids I’d try to keep a relationship. It’s really hard to grow up with an alcoholic parent. Can you drop them off at the movies or something when she starts to get out of hand? Anything to get them away from her and if all the teens are doing it together (ie teen only) then there’s no need for her to come along. [/quote] This. And encourage Al Anon and Alateen for BIL and his kids. I'd take one for the team on this one, OP. You CANNOT change SIL and BIL and kids need support not a disrupted relationship. What you object to for a few days once a year is their reality 365. I'd try to see the bigger picture esp re: the kids. Your DH can talk to his brother, ask how he/you can support. Alcoholism is a horrible disease that impacts the whole family. [/quote]
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