I am always hesitant to comment on stories such as these. It is difficult to tell the extent to which the story is fiction, or an outcry by the author. Mostly I second guess because I have personally written outcries similar to this. Here is my stance for either instance:

1. The story is fiction. In this case, fantastically accomplished. Your scenario is personal and real, leaving me twisted up inside as background memories of my own life’s difficulties arise to haunt.

2. The story is based upon fact: I’m worried, especially considering that your bio clearly establishes you’re 17 years old. Another probability is that you have experienced this scenario through someone else in your life.

The reality of writing is that we cannot write without incorporating our own experiences, so the middle of these two stances is where I take my seat.

I’m gonna go ahead and side with Jae because it’s an extremely delicate subject. Substance abuse is NOT to be taken lightly by any means. Abby if this is really what’s going on you need to get some help sweetie. I’ve got a similar ordeal with my father.

No platitudes to say, no easy advice to give. You’ve spelled it out pretty well, so you’re already thinking it through and seeing the different angles.

Now all that’s left is to write the next chapter, something only you can do when it comes to your life. Seek out a co-author. Find some better source materials. Dig into some references. If you don’t like the way the story is going, it’s time to change something.

Jae said it all.