Oh, Jenny. I feel for you. My mother carries generations of abuse as well - albeit no addiction to any substance. Except meanness. And it's not predictable meanness. Yet, let down your guard -- and BAM!

It's her journey, I have learned. I visit but not as often as I would, let's face it, if there weren't the demons. In her and in me.

I am vowing to break the chain as well.