Alexey was killed by his stepfather. I went to his mother to find out ho...

Sergei, alcoholism is a bizarre thing, any addiction really, some result in worse than other things, like the difference between coffee and alcohol addictions. It gets into a person's mind and talks to them, lies to them and it makes people see negative things, it reinforces those things to make people drink more, like a living being, a demon inside. I know, I am an alcoholic. Luckily, I got help, because the police made me.... long story I won't go into, but I was 50 and decided to listen and try their suggestions. But at age 50, I already had children that were adults, some with their own children. And, luckily, nothing this tragic happened to us. I was not perfect though and could have killed them or others sometimes when I drove, or some other stupid things I did. That addiction tells people that what they did is not that bad, even when a person is feeling horribly guilty, it will spin things around..... It is frightening! I am 69 now and have been sober for a while, but really because of my higher power. I hear and see your heartache, but you did everything you could do. No one can help is the truth, because it is the way of the addiction, until the person wants help. And even then, sometimes people go back, because it is always inside. I went to Alcoholic Anonymous meetings and found different ways to think that saved me too. It took a while for me to get anything, and I cried for 6 months.... it was frightening being sober! Try to let go of your anger though Sergei, think of all the things you are grateful for, and know this young man will rest now. You have a great father and family, and you have done so many good things for others and yourself as well! You are a love warrior! Be glad to have your life and love yourself too! Thank you for everything you do and sharing with us!

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