I love the alternating narrative in this story. Back in Sydney traffic (with you) I could breathe. Remember that you made it out, being the amazing person you are.

I'm sorry for what you had to witness.

The descriptions are so vivid and that's exactly how children register and catalog things - I'm in awe and very happy that you captured it in such detail.

I hope many people read this story and learn something from it. Friends and families of alcoholics often silently suffer for an eternity.