I'm trying to give advice without preaching but it is sure a fine line. She just called - on her lunch break. Said she went home, lay down & can't get out of bed. I talked her thru it. She was inconsolable in the beginning but by the end I got her to make soup & eat a bit before returning to work. (Never told her how many would not have been able to even get to work). I talked a bit about AA and that it might be good for him. She is still talking with him. Wants him to get help. Wants to not have a goodbye. He is, of course, remorseful & will do anything - counseling, quitting etc. I told her about Al Anon & that it could help her understand more. She feels like she is also drinking too much although does not feel like she is alcoholic (I don't think so either). I told her I would go with her if she wanted me too. Maybe understand her dad's drinking better.
It's hard for me. I don't want to see her go thru what I did...
