I'm starting this thread because I need to let off some steam.. I saw one similar when I was in the first trimester and joined in, it helped a lot! So here are the things I am screaming in my head, but can't whisper out loud!

Mum - Yes dad drinks, but he's always been a bloody good dad, he does everything for all of us and never says a word of complaint. He thinks the world of me, you, beth (sis) and Dave (hubby). He loves us all and has always worked so hard to provide for us all and to give us a good life. I know he drinks, but give the man a break, its how he relaxes. I know you've been to counselling, but it's up to him to change, you can't change him.

Dad - I know how it feels to have everyone nagging at you, and how it feels to have the whole world against you. Maybe it's different for me because I don't live with you, mum and Beth, I see things differently. I know how much you have always done for us and how hard you have always worked, you've been the best dad ever, even if you are a prude at times! I know we're your little girls. I love you dad, but you do drink far too much. Mum told me yesterday what the doctor said to you last may, If you keep drinking as much as you are, you will be dead by the time you're 50. Dad, you're 49 next month. you have a grandchild on the way and I want you to hare the world together just like Grandma and Grandad Apps did for us. Mum has done everything she can to make you understand how much its hurting her. You don't have to top drinking, just moderate it a bit more, for your sake and ours.

Sister - You know I know how annoying it can be living with mum and dad!! And it seems that when I moved out they moved onto you. There' a reason I left home at 18, 4 years ago. You know where I am and you know you can escape and chill with me & dave any time you want. Also, you broke up with Chris (for the second time) for a reason. Don't let him play mind games and confuse you because he'll just weedle his way back in. I know it hurts, but you've gone two months without him nearly, you're doing great. Just keep him out of your life you're so much better off without him! xx