My dad is an alcoholic but he is doesn't think he is. We got into another fight yesterday and he's been calling me to talk to me but I don't even want to talk to him. Last time we fought was on thanksgiving and he had just bought me a computer and for me not agreeing with him, he took the computer away, even though it was my christmas present. I'm scared to tell him I think he's an alcoholic becos he might just disown me. What should I do? Should I just ignore him and let this keep happening and ruining all my holidays, or should I be honest with him?
2007-02-25 06:21:47 · 7 answers · asked by Luna 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
sit down with your dad and have a talk with him. he may not admit to havig a problem (most alcoholics dont) but try to reason with him and get him some help. he has to want the help in order to get the help. it may take some time but dont just ignore it. take the time to help him. its hard but sometimes you have to just play tough love. dont ignore it...i know that its a hard life to live with an alcoholic. but you have to look at it through the whole image....he doesnt mean to be the way that he is....alcoholism is a sickness. but do take the time to try and reach out for some help.
2007-02-25 15:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by dana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My recommendation is to go to an AlAnon meeting. It's a support group for friends/family of Alcoholics. Your Dad may be in denial forever but you need to make sure that you're okay. In this supportive environment, you will find that you are not alone and will learn skills and get the kind of support you need tol feel empowered.
Your dad may have to hit a wall before he realizes that he has a problem. Get help for yourself.
Good luck.
2007-02-25 08:58:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes tell him exactly how you feel. If you let time pass by you are going to lose all the respect you have towards your father and have a lot of anger towads him. The worst thing that can happen is him not talking to you for a couple of days, but if he loves you he is going to change his ways eventually. Communication is the best way to deal with these kinds of problems.
2007-02-25 06:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by ♥April♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him he is an alcoholic. The truth should be fixed before it gets out of hand. Most likely your father knows he is an alcoholic and will need your love and support. Just make sure he knows.
2007-02-25 10:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by sunflowerdaisy94 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him you're convinced he's an alcoholic. If he denies it, tell him then prove that he's not, for the next 10 years prove that he can go without one single drink of booze. If he cannot do this, then he's making that booze his top priority and if he disowns you because of this, then that booze is controlling him.
2007-02-25 06:33:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well you can not deal with this forever so you need to do something about it. you need to tell someone about it so they can help you with this. can you go to a school councler, teacher, clergy member,relitive, famliy friend? first tell someone. theres no way you can do this alone. once you tell someone you can trust they will help a great deal. make sure it's a adult. you can't let this ruin your life. do something.
2007-02-25 06:50:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u should talk to him about it if it doesn't work see a counselor
2007-02-25 06:28:49 · answer #7 · answered by d to da man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋