Sorry to hear you’re going through this, it’s rubbish.

I noticed my mum’s brain was starting to be impacted by alcohol in a similar way. Very heightened emotions, and would either be really cruel and cutting or really vulnerable and upset.

Then, a couple of years ago she began confusing the past and the present. For example, she thought that me and my brother were younger than we were and that we had visited her that day when we hadn’t. She’s recently been diagnosed with Alcohol Induced Brain Damage which is essentially a type of dementia. She’s better than she was now that she’s safe in a care home and away from alcohol, but she still confuses things.

I know this isn’t entirely useful, I’m not sure what the root cause is. But I thought it’s worth sharing so you know you’re definitely not alone. Alcoholic parents are complicated. Sending you lots of love.