@ruby_t Thank you for sharing your story with us, it can take a lot to open up in this way. It sounds like things are really hard for you at home, and that the person who is supposed to be there for you and take care of you is really struggling himself - which is very unfair for you and your siblings. We might get in touch with you via email to check in, so keep an eye out.
Whilst it is great to hear that he may finally be seeking some help for his alcohol issues, it is understandable that you're skeptical. Hopefully this is a turning point for him and he decides to follow through, for his own sake as well as for the sake of you and your family.
Whether or not you believe him is...a tricky one. I'm not sure it's one that can be answered easily. On the one hand, putting trust and faith in him may help him to have faith in himself, if he's got the support of his family he may have a better chance of getting sober. On the other hand, I think you are well within your rights to protect yourself from the possibility of future disappointment by keeping to yourself in this situation, or whatever else you may need to do to protect yourself. Either way, coping with this situation is a tough one, and definitely easier to do so with plenty of support. I saw on the other thread you are talking to a therapist and finding it helpful, and I hope that connecting with us here will also provide you with somewhere to turn to in those tough moments.
