Forcing hope?

I am sorry to hear about your father's situation (and yours).  Very tough.  Is it possible for you to give your father hope to change and keep living with out alcohol?  You can certainly try to point out all that he has to live for, what you appreciate about him, how it will affect you and your family to loose him prematurely, offer treatment options, support etc, but ultimately he has to decide to be in recovery.  I suggest that you attend Al anon meetings for support and to better understand addiction yourself.  There are many folks in your shoes, living with loved ones who are self destructing due to addiction, and we are powerless to make them have hope!

Warm wishes,

Rachel Starck LPC
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