Nothing bad has happened, but we feel the need to do something, especially since they're interested in spending more time with us.
DEAR AMY: My husband and I recently welcomed twins into our family.It was apparent that his father, who has struggled with various self-medicating strategies for chronic pain, has continued down the road of alcoholism.
There have been a few incidents over the past year that have prompted his kids to ask if he drinks too much. These have resulted in excuses and his attempts to hide how much he drinks. We don’t want to hinder a relationship, but the drinking hasn’t stopped, and we’re worried about safety and setting a healthy example for our kids.DEAR ANXIOUS: Having two babies in your life will clarify all sorts of things for you. Yes, you should put their health and safety first and so you and your husband will have to do some basic risk-assessment and take it from there.
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