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How can I stop Dad and Brother from drunk driving?

Well if you have a look at my profile pic, I was in a bit of a crash last year. The driver was just as drunk as I was, only I thought he was sober. After 18 hours of surgery, a new stomach, a broken neck and back, died twice and 1500 stitches I am a new person.

BUT my Dad and my little brother (16) constantly come home drunk in their cars. I really want to stop this, dying is not something you can overcome easily, and those two nutters have to stop before the inevitable happens.

How do I convince them to stop?? A normal person would stop after direct family is effected but obviously not these two.

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Answer #1

I actually can’t believe the ignorance your family is showing in this situation. You almost died in the exact same circumstance, that right there should have made them stop. Do they know you were drunk when you got in your accident? I can understand if you kept that from them, if they didn’t know that you could always tell them. If it’s possible you could try to be their designated driver whenever possible, make it clear that you’re doing your best effort to help them and get the point across that you do not want them driving while they are intoxicated, that you care and that they’re being rather heartless to do this to you. Ask them how they would have felt if you’d died because of that accident, you don’t want to be the one mourning for their deaths. I’m really sorry about this situation you’re in and wish I could help further, but that’s all I can think of at the moment. I’m glad you smartened up, I know how much of a life changer a life threatening car accident can be, unfortunately some people don’t know, and by the time they find out it can be too late.

Answer #2

Hmmm, this is hard. Obviously they don’t have it in their heads that they could kill themselves. maybe you could be their sober driver when you can. or make sure they use the bus or taxis. for your brother, you could see whos going to the parties hes going to ask ask some sober people to drive him home?

As a last resort you could just scream and yell at them and show them pictures of your surgery until they get the message :/

Answer #3

they seem not to care much at all. I have done everything to try and stop them, I even put sand in my bros engine (he just bought another one) I have tried and tried to be the sober driver, only they dont want me there, and I really dont want to be getting up at 4am.

Answer #4

Perhaps request the help of a social assistant or of their doctor, should they have one

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