When I first started writing this book, I envisioned myself as the audience. Magda, at various ages between 11 and 18, growing up in an alcoholic home-not knowing what it was, what was wrong, or what to do. I felt like I was dying inside. After I finished this book, I now believe it is for anyone who is struggling with the family disease of alcoholism and is looking for answers. Anyone who wants to know more about it, how it affects them, and how they can get help. I pray my story gives you strength, hope, and healing from this cunning, baffling, and powerful disease.