Evey wrote:
i have a similar experience but a bit more regulated (my father has had a full time job most of the time and is a high functioning alcoholic probably). i don't even know if he has a huuge problem (he does have a problem tho) but you really notice it because his behavior changes GRAVELY from drinking just 1 beer (and he drinks whenever he has the chance so, every weekend and whenever the opportunity presents itself in the weekdays). i know the sorrow of living with someone like that who is also supposed to be a father (mine has very manipulative behaviors whenever he is given the chance - which he is everyday when he has a daughter who is a minor at home). i don't live there anymore tho, and i'm 23 atm. my mother is still with him, she's stuck. i feel sorrow for her too, just like you do about your own mom.
whatever. to the point.
1. you're not alone. which is both sad but also comforting probably.
2. you'll get out of there one day. then you'll have to work through the damage he has done, but you'll be free in a way which is worth so much
3. the best thing you can do for your mom is to keep having a relationship with her that means something, and get a life that's better than hers in regards of relationships. may it be by being alone or to be with someone better. to have the courage to leave when you have to. etc. your mom will be happy for you, and you'll be ok
and im sorry we share the experience