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My Dad... When i was little i never knew he was takeing me to bars. But now i do. He is a drunk. He always makes empty promises. It used to break my heart but now i am used to it. But my 9 year old brother doesnt understand. I hate my father. And i feel horrible when my mom goes out ( which is only once a year really) and My dad is bombed...and takes my brother out driving. I cried.... and cried and now i hate him. Sometimes i wish he would crash... maybe he'd learn his lesson. Am i wrong for thinking this way?

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November 27, 2009 at 8:26 pm by Anonymous in - Family

#5 by Anonymous

Also, don't listen to EVERYTHING #2 said. You SHOULD make the best of your life and dream big, and make those dreams come true. And, if he doesn't want to get help, cut him off until he does. However, living a life of me me me isn't good. Helping others and living for them is beautiful and wonderful. Caring about no one but yourself is horrible. Don't listen to that.

#4 by Anonymous

Yes. Your father is an alcoholic. He can't help it. That doesn't make it right, but instead you should try and get him help. Ever seen the show Intervention? That's what you need to do, rather than wish death upon him (And basically your little brother, since he takes him, too).

#3 by Anonymous

have you tried to help him?

#2 by Anonymous

Here's the thing: you aren't right or wrong for thinking the way you do... it's just a reaction to being the victim of a substance abuser. The thing is, though... you *must* get away from him whenever you can, and realize that he doesn't rule your life, YOU do. If he wants to be an alcoholic, that's his path, but you can do whatever you want with your life. There's so much of your story left to write, kiddo... don't give up hope. Decide what you want to do with your life and do it, no matter who tries to tell you that you can't. You can, it's just a matter of realizing that you can do this, that you are more than a victim. Stop thinking so much about how you want your dad to get hurt, and start thinking about how you can help yourself.

#1 by Anonymous

please read the "glass castle".. hope it helps