Alcoholic sibling

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My parents (in their 60s) are at breaking point. I’m occasionally being sent home from work from breaking down (sympathetic coworkers, they are great but I can’t take the piss can I) what I want to know is, how do we cope with this? The lies, the stealing, the abuse… I don’t know how support them, how to communicate, i feel like their life is wasting away when they could be living, enjoying and just not being wrecked all the time.
I like a drink, but I know when to stop. They have lost jobs, friends etc… I want to help but don’t know what to do.
I’m sure others have experienced this, I haven’t slept for months, please share your experiences so I can learn x

ps I am autistic so sorry if this doesn’t make sense at first

Oh OP, you need some outside support at the very least. Have you tried Al-anon? They are the support arm of AA who help family of alcoholics.

Edited to say, I have no personal experience of them, just know they exist.

Agree- please get some support. al anon is very good as there are people going through the same which is helpful. and also helps you to detach and not go down with him/her

OP I just wanted to add, that you mustn't torture yourself feeling you need to help them to stop - because it will be impossible for anyone other than them to change this awful habit. This is why it is so important that you seek support - so you can come to understand how alcoholism works, and learn to protect yourself from breaking your own heart trying to do the impossible.

For our own sake (and your lovely co-workers) prioritise yourself. You are the only person you can hep here.