Today, my mom and I staged an intervention for my alcoholic dad. Within minutes he'd turned everything around on us, claiming we're in no position to judge him for drinking since we use "too much water" when we shower. Apparently that's on the same level as being an abusive alcoholic. FML
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Today, my parents staged a family intervention and gave me the grandest bollocking I've ever experienced in all my 22 years of life. They did this because my sister showed them a photo of me jokingly posing with three bottles of Bud Light at a party. Apparently, I'm an alcoholic in denial. FML
Today, I staged an intervention for my dad, because his midlife crisis has spun out of control. When I told him he's now basically endangering his own life, he replied "Everyone's gonna die someday. Some sooner than others, eh porky?" FML
Today, after finally putting my foot down and trying to kick my husband out for his alcoholism, I got a lecture from his parents about how much of a piece of shit I am for "giving up" on their son. I've been trying to get him to get help for the past three years. FML
Today, my father got out of rehab for his alcoholism. This would be great if he hadn't started drinking the moment he got home. FML
Today, my friends staged an intervention. I'm not on drugs, I'm not an alcoholic, and I own my own house. My car is paid for and my job pays well. Apparently, I need an intervention because my life is not where they want it to be, which involves me being married with children. FML
Today, my mom took me to an AA meeting because she said I needed help. I have never tried alcohol in my life, and told them this. I was then harangued by the "instructor" because apparently one of the signs of alcoholism is denial. FML
Today, I confronted my mom about her drinking problems. After I blurted everything out, she completely denied it. She did this as she was drinking a huge cup full of vodka. FML
Today, I told my Dad I was an alcoholic and had decided to seek help. His reply, "Don't stop drinking, you are the life of the party, funny and beautiful when you drink." FML
Today, my parents tried to stage an intervention for me. Drugs? No. Alcohol? Nope. Gambling? Nah ah. They wanted to intervene on behalf of my soul since I decided I no longer believe in their religion. I had to threaten to call the cops when the escalated to attempt a forced exorcism on me. FML
Today, my dad, who only recently came back into my life, decided somewhere in his booze-damaged brain, that I still needed parenting like a teenager. He tried to take my car keys for staying out late, tried to ground me for drinking, and disapproves of me dating. I’m 27 and own my own home. FML
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WCARlover 35
People addicted to something will usually use any manipulative tool they can think of to turn it around so they're blameless. Just try to remember that he's not in his right mind. Hope you are able to help him OP, even if you have to get professionals involved. Best of luck to you and your family!
fhksuaifk 16
Make him go to rehab or cut him out of your lives. Sometimes people aren't worth it, sorry OP. That sucks.
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Estelle101_fml 13
Stay strong op, alcoholics sometimes turn the tables on their loved ones, especially if they don' t want to admit that they have a problem. Get professional help to help you deal with this issue.
brenton490 19
Remember acceptance in the first step to a better life.
blackrose1996 11
Yeah that's how it goes until they decide to get help on there own them not much you can do except encourage them
datwall 16
was he drunk?
glorktheaburger 14
as a recovering addict myself all i have to say is that no matter what you do or say, an addict will continue to use until they decide they've had enough oain and want to change. stay strong man but please don't hold this over your dad if ever gets better, he's a completely different person when he's using, trust me
mezochan 29
I'm so sorry, OP. My dad was the same way. He turned everything around on us and it was always our fault that he drank and got abusive. I'm not sure people like them can change unless they really want to.
Jachin357 28
Drunk logic is always reasonable.
Helldemon 32
Clearly your overuse of water is what drove him to Alcohol!! FHL, hope you can manage to get him help.
MitiMiki 16
Great recommendations on al-anon and al-ateen. Go and help yourself. Not sure how you did your intervention, but it is important to have a professional help you with that. If you didn't, seek an addiction counselor to help you with another. An intervention is impossible without an impartial mediator involved. Your family is far to emotionally invested to handle it yourselves. For interventions to work, you have to have a clear path. "Either you go get help or we walk out of your life forever". Anything less will not work, because you will still be enabling the behavior. I wish you luck, it won't be easy. Alcohol is sinister and cunning. I know because I lived in a bottle for over three decades.
darklordind 2
OP's dad has some really good life skills for middle management.