Should I talk to my dad about his drinking? I think he's in denial...
Posted by Melanie Haiken in February 2008
Hey Rebecca, Boy have I been there. I think you could try the letter-writing option; if nothing else, it might make you feel better to air your feelings and concerns and feel that you've done what you can.
But if your dad is an alcoholic, I wouldn't expect too much from his response; one of the biggest components of alcoholism is denial, and it can be a real beast to deal with...
