My father’s admission
Last week my father told me that he was in detox/rehab for a week last month. He said he is an alcoholic and that he has been sober for 20 days.
He was saying it to me as though it was a big revalation and that I would be surprised, but of course I’ve known he struggled with this disease (as did both of his parents) and I just felt great to have him acknowedge it.
So now, when I go to support groups for children who are parents of alcoholics I don’t feel like I”m making something up. He has admitted to it and now the healing can begin.
I’m going to keep going to the support group and continue my own healing.
Funny thing: He told my sister and my mom as soon as he got out and didn’t tell me for a month. They never said anything to me and we still haven’t talked about it. Interesting how family secrets live long and prosper.
