Oh Soozie, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. My own mother died of alcoholism when she was only 47 and I am all too aware of the risks and how insidious the disease is. I am full of gratitude today: Ed arrived safely at the rehab clinic and I know he is in good hands. But I am also full of gratitude for all the kind comments and support I have received here. Thank you for yours, and for sharing some of your own families experience. I find myself nervous of asking how your brother is now. It is interesting how i find myself wanting to reassure your mother that it was not her fault. I shall work on reassuring myself first, because we can only do for others what we first do for ourselves. Thank you for this. This gift you have extended to me. 🙏💚❤️