My Dad's Journey

Mhy dad is almost two weeks into his alcohol treatment program. He had been struggling with alcohol use since he lost his former fiance, Cyndi, in 2020. There were times that I felt so much sadness for him and even genuine fear for his safety like when he drank after being under anesthesia for his colonoscopy. He was a lot happier after he got together with his next fiance, Kendyl, in 2022. Unfortunately, his alcohol use continued into their relationship. The straw that broke the camel's back came shortly after Wesley and I moved back to Utah. He went on an alcohol bender and that was the last straw for Kendyl. She broke up with him and moved out of his house. My dad suffered intense grief for a few weeks but that finally motivated him to seek treatment for his alcoholism. He's now in the evening treatment program through Intermountain Healthcare. I am determined to support him in any way that he needs so he does not relapse. It was really hard for me to see him in such a bad state. It was also a little sad that my sisters and I weren't enough motivation for him to change. I understand his desire for a romantic relationship and that Kendyl leaving was his driving force to seek treatment. It also made me realize how prevalent alcoholism is in the general population. I will update at the end of his treatment.