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

My mom has been an alcoholic since I was about 6 years of age. It is absoulutely ridiculous the amount of wine she drinks. Up to 8 bottles a night, all to herself. My 2 brothers, aged 14 and 16 go to boarding school, so when I get back from school at about half past 5 ish she is already passed out on the sofa, and I go without my dinner. I am 13 now, yet it started ages and ages ago. Earlier this week, she got so bad that I walked out on her and packed a bag, and came to my dads house. In the past, she has threatened to kill herself because she has nothing left to do. The doctor said that If she carries on the way she has been for the past 6 years, it could only take 2 years to die, and she is going the right way for it. I try to help her, but she never listens she just shouts and shouts at me until I just end up having to ignore her and just go into my bedroom and shutting everything out of my life. I have told 2 of my friends so I have someone to talk to when I am at school; and obviously my dad knows and I get alot of support from him. I really want to help my mom, but when I try it doesnt work and I feel there was no point even attempting to get through to her. When she is sober, she is the best mum in the world. I never EVER want to loose my mom, my life wouldnt be complete, I would never be the same...ever again

PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP ME?!?!?! its ruining me