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Grieving father/ alcohol

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CF34 · 08/01/2024 13:45

Hello this might be a long one but please stick with it, I've recently lost my mum, 5 weeks ago she was only 59. So during the week before my mums death my father was also in another hospital due to ill health, but he made it out and home on the day she passed away and was with her. But during the time he was in hospital he went through a withdrawal from alcohol, he still very much in denial how bad the problem obviously is was to go through a withdrawal. Anyways my issue now is I think he might be taking his car out over the limit not drunk but over the limit. I have tried to speak to him about his drinking but he shuts me down. He's retired and finishing is his own hobby and I'm worried if this gets taken away from him he will end up in a worse state, but I can't have it on my conscience if something happens to him or someone else. What can I do? Please no mean or nasty comments I am also still grieving the loss of my mum. I'm just lost and looking for some help or advice 🙁

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LindorDoubleChoc · 08/01/2024 13:47

So sorry for the loss of your mother OP.

I'm at a loss as to what sort of help or advice Mumsnet can give you re. your father and his drink driving though.

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