Honoring your parents doesn't mean tolerating their destructive behaviors. Family members of addicts and alcoholics can still be hurt despite anticipating the trauma, and it's essential for their own well-being to seek recovery programs and counseling. [... more]

A caller's father, an abusive alcoholic, requires care after a stroke but still drinks. The caller struggles with feelings of trauma and fear, but is urged to prioritize his own well-being and seek help through a recovery program. [... more]