life, not fun with an alcoholic dad

Whoever reads this, it is my hope that it may be of some help, if you've experienced childhood with an alcoholic, sanguine personality for a father.   When promises were made only to be systematically broken. When dreams were formed from a father's lips who insisted he be believed, only to forget his own words at the first sip of his favorite vodka.  Don't be dismayed.  After fifty plus years, I am now able to laugh at the absurdity of it all.    Able to discuss that horrid childhood, with only a passing sigh, no longer a seething hate.  And able to view the gross fallibility of a weak-willed parent as a stepping stone to a more stable life for me and mine.   Many reminiscent posts will follow in the days to come, which you may or may not find humorous.  However, these will be meant to encourage all that... there 'is' life after alcoholism....see