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Where was Sherman Alexie born?
Sherman Alexie was born on October 7, 1966, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington.
What was wrong with Sherman Alexie's parents?
Sherman Alexie's parents were alcoholics, though his mother achieved sobriety. His father often left the house on drinking binges for days at a time.

Question: What did Alexie suffer from?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Sherman Alexie suffer from?