DB has logged his 1st sober Christmas dinner spent at his sisters despite the many challenges. He was relieved to have Christmas tea at his brothers. He is drawing strength from his learnings and resorted to Valium while his sister & niece went to war (alcohol fuelled) & drove the niece home after her father banished her from the house. In all, the time home has been an eye opener with witnessing first hand what drama alcohol is causing his family. Dad is as good as he can be, fortunately he has a wonderful lady friend who looks after him as much as he will allow. The medication is playing havoc with his digestive system and his mind, but he is definitely loving having his son home. The next challenge is NYE. DB brother & sister in law been very supportive, SIL making cups of tea & or coffee for the first time ever. SIL went out & bought a coffee machine especially for him <3.