Drunk Dad Help

[kiwi2810]

My dad has been drinking all of his life. I've had depression for awhile and I'm struggling with his drinking. He always yells at me over pointless things and I can't take it anymore. I tried confronting him, but when I did he refused to have anything to do with me for 2 months. When he finally started talking to me he yelled at me for 2hrs straight, and now he acts like everythings normal. He still gets drunk all of the time and yells at me and idk how to handle it! He doesn't act like I think a dad should! Any suggestions for dealing with this?

[Chris.]

Unfortunately if he doesn't listen to you, there really is no way to force him to listen, nor force him to change. He runs his own life.

However, I would recommend staying away form him whenever he drinks (which is probably every day). Why do I say this? Because why get yourself upset about something you cant change?

I understand we all want to help others and most importantly help relatives and our elders, but if they don't want to listen, then there really isn't much to do especially around age 13-17.

So I would try to stay away from him as much as possible because your right, he doesn't act like a dad should...

I hope I helped alittle - but I'm always here for you if you need to talk.

Best wishes,
Chris

[kiwi2810]

Thank you! It does help I just don't know if it'll be easy to avoid him. I appreciate the help though

[Chris.]

That I promise wont be easy. But try t hangout with friends more on the weekends - try to stay in your bedroom alittle and read a book, go for walks after school, do simple things. I'm not saying change your life, but just avoid him alittle. It will be difficult, but you can do it, and it will help you not get upset as much and it will let you be able to live your own life without so much stress from your dad!

Best wishes,
Chris

[kiwi2810]

Thank you! I'll take your advice and get out a little more with my friends.