Thoughts & Quotes

I have a right to be treated with respect as an intelligent , capable and equal human being
I have a right to state my own needs and set my own priorities as a person independant of any roles that I may assume in life
I have a right to express my feelings
I have a right to express my feelings and values
I have a right to say 'No' or 'Yes' for myself
I have a right to say 'No' or 'Yes' for myself
I have a right to make mistakes
I have the right to change my mind
I have a right to say 'I don't understand' and to ask for more information
I have a right to ask for what I want
I have a right to deal with others without being dependent on them for approval
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present.
Our real problem is not our strength today; it is rather the vital necessity of action today to ensure our strength tomorrow.
Say to yourself each morning "I do not need the reactions of others to validate myself or my personality"
Truly, it is in darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest to us.
When it is dark enough you can see the stars.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams
A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.
Friendship improves happiness and abates misery by doubling our joy and dividing our grief
Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact

Hiya my name is Lisa, i am 26 years old and my mum has been an alcoholic all my life. I left my mum and dad's house when i was 21 as i thought that if i was not around it then my mums alcoholism could not affect me, i was soo wrong if anything now its worse.
I dont know if anyone elses parents do this but my mum when she is drinking disappears for weeks sometimes without any contact. Its the worst feeling in the world not knowing where she is, if she is ok its horrible. For years my dad has stood by my mum, until now he has finally decided he has had enough and that they should split up.
In a way i can totally understand why he has finally decided to leave, i have two older brothers and we have moved out and have our own lives so he has no reason to stick around when my mum clearly doesnt want the help. However i cant help but think where does this leave my mum, im just soo worried.
Anyone else been through anything similar would love to hear from you.