Father...sometimes we cannot understand why we are like we are...or why we succumb to temptation because we are dealing with things in our finite minds. But when we open our minds to the word of God we can understand. The enemy is out to steal, kill and devour our souls...and through the soul our very lives. I pray for this family...I pray that you break the heart of stone of this daughter. Her heart was corrupted by te enemy through drink and because of that she cannot see or understand what she has become. I ask that you remember her Father and in your loving kindness...you remove all protection from her...until the only place she has to turn is you. I ask that you give this mother the courage to practice tough love. She is growing older...and needs to be concerned for her own safety as well as that of her daughter. I encourage this mother to insist that this daughter go to Alcoholics Anonymous or a program of its type if it be in your will...and advise her that should she not do so...she will have to move out on her own and to be prayed up when she says it...and follow-through. We cannot change things if we continue to do things the same way as we have in the past. I know that this sounds cruel...I know that it sounds harsh...but living with an addict as you know Father is far harder...because of the potential for violence, accidental injury, and total chaos. I pray that this mother would seek help for herself to strengthen her...Al-Anon might be a good starting place. as it deals with the unique issues that are present when living with an alcoholic. There are health issues related to stress and co-dependancy that can manifest if she does not find loving support. Those negative traits referred to in the post are often symptoms of co-dependency or are exacerbated by the same if the traits are present in the person before the onset of alcholic symptoms in loved ones. While this mother is aging and will be called home to rest at some point...to not consider different options soon will be a death sentence for this daughter...as there will be no safe haven for her to fall into when her mother is called home. Father...this is such a complex problem...but your power far exceeds the complexity and your willingness to help far exceeds the size of the problem. I thank you for this sister who seeks prayer...and I thank you for the work you will do in this family's behalf. All praise and honor if given to you Father for your tender mercy, loving kindness and never ending hope and love. Please grant these prayers according to your will...In the Name of Jesus...Amen!