Living With An Alcoholic Dad

[wornout53]

For the sake of your own future contact Al-anon which is for people who are being affected by someone elses alcoholism. They are used to your situation and will help and advise you in ways we on the forum can't. Good luck

http://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/about

[Ms Macbeth]

You said you keep bidding, and say the flats are age banded, I assume you're only looking at council properties? Why not try private rented? x

 

Why don't you and your mum get a place to share on a temporary basis? Your mum needs to get professional advice about her rights to your family home. It may need to be sold if their separation is permanent. Or, if you don't want to do that, perhaps your mum could get an age banded council flat which would be cheaper than a private let. There are always flats and bedsits available for older people via First Come First Served. http://www.sheffieldhomes.org.uk/myHome/MovingHome/FindANewHome/WhatIsFirstComeFirstServed.aspx

 

Sadly there isn't a simple answer when it comes to your dad's life choices. Good advice above from wornout53.

 

Housing Solutions at the Council may be able to advise your mum about her housing rights: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/in-your-area/housing-services/homelessandhousingoptions

[Kadogo]

I am essentially an Alcoholic. It has cost me a lot, not in monetary terms as I am well off, but in family terms. It is not a choice that one makes, my Mum and Dad were non drinkers. It is a difficult call. I regret that I have no solution to your situation, but there is always hope.