Last night , my parents contacted me and told me that my dad has Cirrhosis. He had appointments and tests done ... They didn't want to worry me until they had to , so they didn't tell me. Until they had to . Which I'm assuming means since they had to ... It's bad. I'm truly lost at the moment on how I feel. I've been walking through this day in a fog. Fog and racing thoughts at the same time. I don't know what to do . I immediately offered to get tested to see if I would be a match to donate some of my liver ... I researched it and read that after the diagnosis , Cirrhosis only has like a ten year life expectancy . My mom said no ; that my dad wouldn't put his kids through that. And that ten years is good for someone in their sixties. It isn't a guaranteed ten years, though .... Also . This news is literally holding a mirror to my face about my own discrepancies. It scares me. Circle of life, I guess though .... Right ? No . I'm just not ready for this . I'm not ready for this , and I don't want my dad to suffer. I'm lost.
I wish I had great advice for you.. but I do sympathize for you and only wish the best for you and the rest of your family..
Praying
Josy, spend as much quality time as you can with your dad and loved ones. Don’t waste time in fear or misery. Spend your time in love.
My dad died in a motorcycle accident and I didn’t even get to say goodbye. I didn’t get to spend enough quality time with him.
I learned that the time we have should not be wasted or taken for granted.
One thing I’m grateful for is that I was sober and my dad knew I was going to be ok and live a better more meaningful life.
I’m here if you want to talk
It is heroic and brave that you would offer to do that for your father but , being a father myself , I can see how he would not want you to do so. I agree with Danny concerning this.... spend as much time as possible with your family and don't waste time fearing the inevitable. Stay strong , my prayers are with you.
I will pray 
for u and ur father. Josy
@josy395238 Right now there is nothing you can do to cure him. However there is a lot you can do to assist him. @danny157478 said it perfectly "spend as much quality time as you can with your dad...".
Don't give the fact that he's sick free rent in your head.
Most importantly do not drink or use over this. Drinking and drugging will not solve the problem it will only make matters worse.
We, I am, here/hear for you. Add me to your support system. I've been your age. You have not been mine. I've been down this road with my dad. I'm very familiar with it.
I prat for you to NOT lose hope, I am almost in the same situation, God bless
Prayers for you and your family🙏
That’s heavy news. Sending love your way, I know how hard that kind of call hits.
Your dad can prove em wrong - my cirrosis has been stable for 3 years (meaning it has not advanced at all) - this isn’t typical (it usually continues to grow) but my Dr.s tell me I will live a “normal” long life if I continue to not drink
Sorry about the bad news. Is he on a transplant list for a new liver? I was diagnosed with alcoholic hepatitis, a precursor to cirrhosis. I can't drink anymore
This broke my heart reading it. I am so sorry about your dad. You really need to stay strong keep reaching out. A woman from my early recovery group had a liver transplant and is living her best life. She was stage 4. Your dad needs to stay strong do the right thing and he can be ok. He is too young to give up. Prayers for all of you.
Enjoy the time you have your dad. Also, do not do this by yourself. Find and keep a good support system like AA and a sponsor.
I’m sorry to hear that. I lost my Dad in a situation due to my addiction and had always blamed myself. These are the things that test our resolve. I’d be lying if I said I stayed clean through it but I didn’t. It threw me into a four year relapse and a very dark place. Just remember that you need to try and stay strong and SOBER through this because he needs you right now. Getting wasted is only going to make things much worse, trust me I know. We got your back!!