It was natural to operate from a place of pure emotion, the ingrained belief that we are responsible for our children's happiness.  My child was hurting, and my instinct was to fix it, to soothe the pain, to make everything okay. 

It’s a question that can haunt any parent whose child is struggling with alcohol addiction. The pain, the worry, and the helplessness can be overwhelming. You might find yourself Self Blame: What did I do wrong? replaying every moment, every decision, searching for a single misstep that led your child down this path. The truth is, addiction is a complex disease, and while your influence as a parent is significant, it's rarely a simple case of cause and effect. Understanding A