My husband was told yesterday he was going to die if he did not go through detox and quit drinking. He still refuses to go. I went through his brother dying of...
I am so sorry msmagoo... no one wants to go through this... I believe you are not being selfish, you are thinking of what you do not want your son to see, or...
In my opinion, no, you are not being selfish at all. You don't want to see someone you love die before your eyes. I think anyone in your position would feel...
Thanks for all the support. I found out today from my husband's psychiatrist he has acute severe pancrititis(?) and the situation is even worse that we...
I have no advise to give, only to share my pain. I feel for you and hope it goes well, but just remember everything happens for a reason, whether we like it or...
Hi Cynthia, I'm just jumping into this after having been away for a while, I don't have enough time to catch up on all of the shares... You're share is related...
My husband suffers from Bi-Polar disorder as well as alcohol and substance abuse. He just began getting help due to me being at my wits end and really...
I feel a bit like a fool but at the same time I feel like I did the right thing. My husband and I have been through alot of ups and downs through the years...
I'm new at all this stuff, but I did go to a counselor yesterday for ME. One thing he told me is isolating themselves to make you feel guilty, abandoned or...
Just wanted to introduce myself. I decided to join because living with a drunk can be so lonely. I love my husband , but he has a very hard time staying on the...
I am new to all of this too, but it seems to me that you are doing the right thing for yourself and your child. I do know they need to want help themselves,...
-Maggie, I am new, and your posting is old, so I don't know if you will see this. Anyways, there is nothing that someone else can do, that is or was, your...
-Cindy, I was in love with a crack addict once, and felt like I would die from the pain when we broke up. I now remind myself that I didn't, and when I look...
well things got worse before they got better, i took him back ONE more time and figured out VERY QUICKLY that i didnt want to need the crazyness anymore and I...
I am so very happy for you. My husband is all out of last chances too. He does not think that I would leave, but if the crazies ever happen again, I would have...
Last night was a bad one. My husband got drunk, grabbed me by the throat and threatened to kill me. I called 911, and he was arrested. His court date is on the...
I am so sorry to hear this....My father was this type of drinker, and I lived in much fear as a child...seeing my mother go through this was difficult as...
Thank you so much for writing... I am so sorry to hear of your divorce. Has your husband had counseling? Have you? I think I am going to get some for myself,...
My husband believes he can do this on his own, and frequently states he does not need counseling. I have been in counseling for over 10 years. I started out...
I am involved with a recovering alcoholic and drug addict for the last 6 months. He is 12 years sober. We are dealing with this relationship through...
Hi, It sounds like he is dealing with trauma from his coworkers death. What came to mind when reading what you shared was Fight/Flight/Freeze responses....
Hi to everyone. I have posted on this group a couple of times, but it's been a while. I have been married to my alcoholic for 10 years and with him for 11. We...
Thanks for your share, Michelle... and yes... i experience that too, and feel kind of bad about it... First of all, be gentle with yourself. It's ok to not be...
I have known my partner for a decade and lived with him for two years. He had Hepatitis C, but was cured of it before he moved in, after a year of drug...
Dearest Olwen, Reading your story really made me go back to many many days ... months and maybe some years also. It all sounds so familiar... I am Niloo and I...
Dear Niloo; I thank you for your warm response! I finally had the chance to sit down and answer you and the group. I am not currently online at home and must...
Lady Olwen: I know your pain and anguish all too well. My husband has done many destructive things to me and our relationship that it was too much for me to...
Thanks so much for your reply Kara! The concept of male entitlement does seem to get stronger when one is married to an alcoholic husband. I'm so glad that we...
Hi, First, I'd like to apologize for my last sharing-if there is call for it being either lengthy or unattractive. I so appreciate Kara's sharing. Presently I...
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hi i'm new and wanted to say hi. i have been involved with an alcoholic for 2 years. in the beginning of our relationship, i think i had blinders on when it...
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