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[quote=Anonymous]All these posts with recommendations about how to tip toe around an alcoholic who sounds like a mean drunk around children are ridiculous. Don’t stir the pot! Don’t make her mad. Don’t take the booze. Games! Secrets! But what should I say if she confronts me? All of this enables her behavior, every day. Why? Why are people bending and twisting themselves into knots for an addict? What a nice example for OP’s teens! If this were me (and it has been, with my uncle), I would leave if it were someone else’s house and if it were my house I would kick them out. If you ask me, I’m not going to lie or sugar coat it for you. My uncle was escorted out at my wedding by the off duty police officer who was hired by the venue which was their policy. I never spoke to him again. Boundaries, protecting your children and showing them good examples are much better than enabling, sweeping things under the rug and not saying anything. [/quote]
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