I'm moving.

[Python14]

Well, some of yall may have noticed I haven't been on here much this past weekend. The first reason was because on Saturday I went to CNU to visit the campus and whatever. Well, saturday when I got home from CNU, my dad was home from the hospital. If some of yall remember, in my post about that I mentioned we were hoping this would give him a solid reason to stop drinking.

Well we were wrong. Saturday night we had a spur of the moment "intervention" ....however, it didn't really end well. By 11 PM, I was at a friends house for my own safety. To save you the details, I'll just say some of the things that happened could have landed my dad in jail.

So yesterday, with lots of help from family and friends(both sides of my family)...my mom, my brother, and myself decided we are going to move out. My mom is calling it quits on the marriage. She's been trying for close to 20 years to address it, and as strong as she is, she can't and she won't carry on. We will be moving to an apartment about 2 miles from where I live now. The youth group leader at my church has been rebuilding the house next door to him and said we can live there as long as we want to. Odds are it will be a while. I'll be leaving for college from that apartment.

I don't know everything yet, but the basic thing is....Me, my Brother, and my mom are moving on in life. The past 18 years have been good, but we have to move on...for the safety of our health, our minds, and our futures.

Two weeks ago, I worried about where I'm going for Spring break.
Two nights ago, I worried about where I'm going to live tomorrow.
Two minutes ago, I didn't worry at all.

I will still be on here, but please understand if I'm absent for any period of times. Thank you all. This is my release and I'm thankful for AO and everyone here.

Thanks Tom
Thanks Mods
Thanks Webby
Thanks everyone

[RoadDawg]

Good luck to you big guy. Sucks to hear about situations like this. Stay strong and best of luck to you and your family.

[Cryer]

I feel for you man. I went through the same crap when I was younger.

You seem to have a pretty good attitude, tho. Keep your head up and dont let your parents or their situation get you down.

[gamarada717]

I just read a book about a kid whose parents got divorced, so I kinda realize how this must make you feel. Just don't let it tear ya apart, ya know? You're a smart guy, don't waste it all because of this. Tell your family that I hope everything works out well and that I'm prayin for ya.

[1stdeadeye]

Good luck! Keep your chin up and don't look behind you! (it makes it easier for me to mug you! )

[dwab3000]

all my uncles are alcohalics...one of thems addicted to crack as well...another has had 7 divorces...then the other two...well their on probation...Alcohal in excess is just not a good idea...my mom drank...last christmas was spent at the emergency room, she got 9 stitches when trying to carve a turkey...though she has been doing great lately..im trying to keep her off

my dads sober, for some time now...

but when myparents had me my dad was soberr...my mom was drunk...

my parents divorced...

but i was with the drunk one....

so i felt how you are feeling...cause my mom, just getting drunk wasnt finding us a place to live

always try to see the best of things...it could be worse

[Target Practice]

AO prays for you Python. Good Luck you you and yours.

[Python14]

Well thank you all. It's been tough but I'm getting through. We are doing alot of stuff and it can be a little overwelming, but we are sticking through.

We've just had an outpouring of support from just it seems everyone.

We just got cell phones today from my grandfather so we(the three of us) can keep track of each other. Our apartment is looking real good. There is still some work to do before we can move in, but it's looking good.

We are just thanking everyone for everything.

I'll bring updates when I get them.

[Kevmaster]

be strong buddy.... be strong.

don't give up on your dad. if he shows signs of hope, which i sure hope he will, give him a hand. it may be only way to get him out

[Python14]

I'm ready for him if he wants help and will ask for forgiveness. I have phone numbers he can call in my wallet.

But I've also prepared myself for the worse and had to shut myself down to him a little, really for my own good.

But I'm ready when he is.

[MagMan5446]

Keep ya head up, the liqours dirty.

No man in my family hasn't been an alcoholic...