I need help

[carhar]

I may be doing the wrong thing signing up to this, but I have tried elsewhere and nothing has helped me. I am 19 and I am not an alcoholic, but my dad is. My dad is the most important person in the world to me, and seeing him suffer breaks my heart. my mum is in the process of leaving him and my brother and sister have given up on him completely, I am the only one who still believes he can beat his addiction. The problem is, I dont know how to help him anymore, can anyone help me?? I dont want to see him suffer anymore, and I am scared that his addiction will just get worse when my mum leaves him. He has tried AA meetings and counselling to deal with everything he has been through, but they just made him feel worse and I cant convince him to try them again.

I would really appreciate any suggestions on what to do next.

Thanks

[samf]

Hi, Carhar, and welcome!

AA helped me. When I got desperate, for whatever reason, the miracle happened and I was able to stop drinking.

Al-Anon IS a great program. I don't know where you live or if it's available, but it is a good thing, if you can do it.

In the meantime, hope you will feel comfortable enough to keep talking to us, if you feel a need or want to.

Does your area have a telephone number for AA?

Where I used to live, they did, and an alcoholic was always welcome to call and for help, when they were ready to.

Big hug to you! My heart goes out to you.

Sam