Alcoholics: A story of forgiveness

At some point, we have all been affected by alcoholism. Whether it's from a co-worker, a fellow soldier, or a parent, it has touched our lives and we remember.
Few of us have had to deal with an addict in our lives, and it is very hard to "forgive" them after trying and failing with treatment.
This is a story of my father, who was an alcoholic, and my path for forgiveness.