Sorry to hear things are not going too well Cass, please tell me what is a brown recluse , I have never heard of them, I thought maybe you mean't mice, but please put me in the picture.

I sure hope things get better in your household, and your Dad stops drinking, it will only make matters worse for him, that is very sad to hear, you are in my thoughts and I can only hope there is indeed a light at the end of the tunnel, take care sweety!!!