How should I get help with dealing with a alcoholic father?

ok, I don't have enough money to pay for a counselor or anything like that.

my dad is in denial just simply doesn't want to get better. my mother has no guts or money herself...so she's not much help anyway.



should i go to support groups? if so i'll be the only one from my family going.

and then are the support really even worth going?



if you have any advice thanks!How should I get help with dealing with a alcoholic father?
Support groups are great. Alonon for one. I grew up in the same environment and got a lot out of the meetings and they are freeHow should I get help with dealing with a alcoholic father?
I say check out AA and I think alanon. AA supports anyone involved in alcoholism, and you too. Good luck, you will need it unfortunately.
my father is the same.wrecking my family. he is the nicest when he is sober-but thats only before 3 pm. its a disease that only he can help.help him notice its a problem but be careful.im sure he is sensitive-mine is-and its the alcohol. try doing activities with just you and him where it will consider a whole day. let him notice you love him.goo luck
You should contact Al-Anon or Al-ateen - two support groups for the families and friends of alcoholics. The groups will help you see that there is nothing you can do to change your dad's behaviour, but that you can change the way you react to it. The meetings are free but a donation of a dollar or two is appreciated. You will meet lots of people with similar stories, and learn some new ways of coping. They are SOOO worth it!



Good luck.
try AL ANON meetings for support. You can't fix them you can only help your self. none of it is your fault wan't your a alcoholic you never go back.
I would recomend ALANON because there special groups for people that have to deal with an alcoholic family member. What I麓m gonna tell you is probably gonna sound heartless but I recomend you stop thinking about your dad and start thinking about you and how you can lear to cope with this. I wish you the best of luck!!!
Absolutely get involved in support groups. They're free...like alanon. You might even find some online forums. It really helps to talk with others who are going through similar trials. Helps you feel less isolated and that none of it's your fault. There are also phone lines as well, crisis lines if need be. The key is to reach out and if the first person you talk to doesn't have the resources to help you, aks them to recommend another resource. There's a whole network out there for you. You are most definitely not alone.



My father was alcoholic, among other things. I promise your father's damage does not make unhappiness inevitable for you. Absolutely not. Your life is your own. Separate yourself from his problems in your own mind. His alcoholism is a result of all his krap, and has nothing to do with you. Do not let him make his problems yours. Hit the book store and/or the library. There is a lot of empowering literature available for relatives of alcoholics. All of this is very well documented in today's day and age. There are good support books and workbooks. Take control. You can do it.



It's your mom's choice to be in denial. Don't follow her example, but try not to judge her. Just take control of your own destiny and get separate from the situation as best you can.
As an alcoholic myself,the support you need is alanon. As far as your father, he probably is in denial. He has to make the move himself, unfortunatly it may take some time. It's so hard to understand this but, just try to be there for him, when he does realize he might have a problem. Be there for him, don't give up. Prayers toward your family.
Al-anon or alateen. Do a local search on your computer for meetings, and they don't require you to pay. If you start going, you might learn some healthy coping skills and maybe the rest of your family will follow. Good luck!