history: My dad had a problem with drinking and it created problems. When he finally quit I was very proud. My dad used to be a pretty heavy drinker_comma_ it caused a few problems in our familiy. That is very sad_comma_ did he ever get sober?
current: Yes he finally stopped drinking a few years ago, I was very proud of him and was able to have a real relationship with him.
next: That is so great, I hope you have found some healing and closure to the difficulties it caused when you were younger. 