LOL.
So everyone still defends the alcoholic parent and it's amazing to see. Alcoholism aside, she's been "too busy" (too busy in 2 years to even send me a decent email or call at all), "she's a _____, and you know how they are" <insert surname> (well so am I, but do I get away with acting that way and would everyone would still be kissing my ass?); "you both should try harder to work this out" (I HAVE been trying, and been being ignored, are you guys even listening to what I'm saying) etc. etc.
And then someone has the gall to tell me that a verbally/physically abusive alcoholic parent shouldn't affect a child that lives with them because the threats or fights were not directed at the child. One of the most ignorant things I've ever heard, and from someone who was right there. Amazing.
I cannot stand it when someone's behaviour is unacceptable, would be unacceptable to anyone in their right mind, and yet it doesn't count somehow, you're supposed to pretend it never happened (and still isn't happening). No thanks.