Theresa, thank you so much for the words of wisdom. I'm terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Whilst reading your "About my Loss" section, I got the chills when I read that your mother also died of "complications" related to alcoholism. My heart aches knowing the pain that comes with said "diagnosis."

Thank you also for offering me someone to talk to. The same goes for you, as well. I'm might be new to "learning" how to deal with all of this, but I'm always willing to be a listening ear. 

Take care. <3