Liese.
IM sorry you had to through that. Just try to remember it has nothing to do with you. But with them and their own issues. I was so sick on Easter, the entire day was ruined and I missed slot of pre planned things including the class I teach at my Church....which on a holiday is very very busy. None was upset or made me feel.bad. If I had been dealing with my parents when they drank heavily however, then it would have been a different story. Not your fault stall. Easier said than done, but try not to internalize it.