Daughter Reflects on Relationship with Alcoholic Father and Personal Journey

I didn't want to become my alcoholic father. I know, for better or worse, I never will be

Fernanda Rodriguez got a shocking call from her father when she was just nine — a call that opened her eyes to the many challenges her father faced when it came to alcoholism and depression. As she grew older, she was able to see that he persevered through difficulties to be present for her as much as he could be.